Janet M. Nichols

June 29, 1940 - June 5, 2018

Janet M. Nichols, 77, of Iron River, formerly of Crystal Falls, MI, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, MI. She was born June 29, 1940 in Stambaugh, MI, daughter of the late Charles Byrd and Verna (Vassar) Byrd Peterson. Janet attended the Iron River schools and was a resident of the area for most (all) of life. She and her longtime companion, James Sliva Sr, loved spending time at their Mansfield-Way Dam camp with family and friends. They also enjoyed hunting, craft shows, flea markets, and traveling. Janet also loved gardening and reading. In these latter years, Janet really enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Janet is survived by her six children, Sandra (Geno) Olson of Iron River, MI, Charles “Butch” (Linda) Nichols of Tipler, WI, Bradley (Christine) Nichols of Phoenix, AZ, Karen ((Matt) Silvie of Iron River, MI, Brian “Bronco” (Nancy) Nichols Sr. of Iron River, MI, and Michael Nichols of Tipler, WI; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. Two sisters, Beverly Dowler of Crystal Falls, Lois Haggard of Rhinelander, WI; one brother, Peter (Jane) Peterson of St. George, Utah. She was preceded in death by her loving companion, James Sliva Sr., one granddaughter, Heather Ann Skoglund, and a brother, Charles “Sonny” Byrd Jr. Friends may call from 10 am until 11 am Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday at the funeral home. Rev. Dawn Robbins will officiate. Burial will be in the Resthaven Cemetery in Iron River, MI. Condolences to the family of Janet Nichols may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.