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Janis WILLIS

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 23 September 2026Posted 27 September 2026

Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 23 September 2026, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce. Loved mother of Brent, Michelle, Keith and mother-in-law to Jamie. Much loved Nana to Tyler, Jayde, Grace, Alex, and Elena. Great nana of Aubrey. Beloved sister of Peter (dec), Colette, and sister-in-law of Daryn. All messages to the Willis family c/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4412.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Heartlands Lions Club (Contact Beauchamp Funeral Home for details).

A service for Janis will be held at Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North on Friday, 2 October 2026 at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation.

Arranged by Beauchamp Funeral Home and Chapel (Palmerston North)

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Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel

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