Janice Ann Westphal Reinhold, 78, of Monterey, IN passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 19, 1947 in Winamac, IN to Fred Raymond and Dorothy Elizabeth Apostal Westphal. She graduated from Star City High School in 1965. Janice married James Raymond Reinhold on March 18, 1972 at the First Christian Church in Winamac.
Janice was retired from Culver Community Schools where she was a bus driver for 25 years. She was a farm wife who enjoyed working on the farm beside her husband. She worked as an election poll worker in Monterey and Winamac for many years. Janice was an active worker on the Pulaski 4-H Fair Board, Pulaski 4-H Council, 4-H extension board. She worked on multiple 4-H community projects. Janice was the president of the 4-H Dairy Project. She was a member of the St. Anne’s Rosary Society for many years.
Janice enjoyed playing Bingo, Bunco and playing cards with friends. She spent many hours playing on her tablet. Janice loved to garden, mow her yard, watching hummingbirds, cardinals and butterflies. Janice loved going to the Wakarusa hay sales to visit with Mary Ellen and Jonas Zimmerman. She loved cooking for friends and family. Janice would give anyone the shirt off of her back if they needed help.
Janice loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Her door was always open friends and family. She especially enjoyed taking care of her family while working in the hay field. Janice would bring them food and cold drinks. She would always escort equipment home so that she knew that her family was safe.
She is survived by:
James Raymond Reinhold, Monterey, IN Husband
Dewayne (Wife-Christine) Reinhold, Walton, IN Son
Marsha (Husband-Tim) Chaney, Erin, TN Daughter
Judith “Judy” (Husband-Steve) Reinhold-Colen, Tipton, IN Daughter
Kevin (Wife-Amber) Reinhold, Rochester, IN Son
Richard “Rich” (Wife-Abbie) Reinhold, Monterey, IN Son
Elizabeth “Liz” Reinhold, Monterey, IN Daughter
8 Grandchildren
Patrick (Wife Jodie) Chaney, Aaron (Wife Shelby) Chaney, Haley (Husband Austin) Huff, Taylor Verhaeghe, Keegen Reinhold, Adam Reinhold, Rylan Reinhold and Layne Reinhold
6 Great-grandchildren
Adalynn, Aiden, Archer, Jaxson, Grayson and Wyatt
Wayne R. (Wife-Karen) Westphal, Winamac, IN Brother
Preceded in death by:
Fred Raymond and Dorothy Elizabeth Apostal Westphal Parents
Raymond and Grace Watson Reinhold Parents-in-law
Angel Baby Grandchild
Several Aunts and Uncles
Claudia Hunneshagen Best Friend
Visitation will be from 2-8 PM EDT Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN. A Rosary Service will be held at 2 PM EDT on Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral services 10 AM EDT Friday, August 7, 2026 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Rev. Anthony Rowland officiating.
Burial will be in St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Monterey, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pulaski County 4-H Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
