Janice Dunn

Janice Dunn, 81, of Lolo passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Lolo Community Church. A private family interment will be held at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Janice Diane Dunn, daughter of Albert and Ella (Guinther) Saeman, was born December 11, 1943 in Beulah, North Dakota. The family moved to Fairview, Montana when Janice was young. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1963 and continued her education obtaining a Degree in Cosmetology in Billings. She worked as a hairdresser for over 35 years and cherished the countless clients she served. She met the love of her life, Jim Dunn, through a mutual friend and the couple was married on May 1, 1978 in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

Janice was a member of the Lolo Community Church and held a Bible study at her house every Friday. She enjoyed volunteering at the Lolo Schools to be a chaperone on field trips, especially if one of her beloved grandchildren were also on the trip. Janice’s grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved to spoil them. She was an avid reader and excellent cook. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. Above all else, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 47 years, Jim Dunn; children, Shelia (Bradley) Hall; JD Dunn; grandchildren, Joseph (Ashley) Starr; Cassie (Logan) Parker; Tiffany (Kyle Green) Hall; great grandchildren, Zane, Ember, Bristol, and Bridger; sister-in-law, Cheryl Saeman; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ella Saeman; brothers, Willy Saeman and Allen Saeman.