Janice P. Bucholtz, 69, Whose Life Spanned Coasts and Careers, Dies

Born in Baltimore and raised in California, she worked for years as a legal secretary before retiring to the Madison area, where she built a quiet life centered on friendship and her beloved dogs.

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Janice P. Bucholtz, 69, Whose Life Spanned Coasts and Careers, Dies

– Obituary courtesy of Zentner-Beal Funeral Home

Janice P. Bucholtz, age 69, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. She was born June 17, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Mark and Kathryn (Idso) Donahue. Janice grew up in California and later moved about the country, working as a legal secretary.

In retirement, Janice settled in the Madison area to make a home for herself and her canine companions, Scout, Willy and the late Daisy Mae.

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