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Janice Rae Kopriva, 80

Janice Rae Kopriva, 80, of Traer, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church in Traer with Father Anthony Boahen Nketiah as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Traer. Visitation was held Friday, February 3, 2023 from 4-7 PM at St. Paul Catholic Church in Traer with a Scripture and Rosary Service following at 7 PM.

Janice was born on July 1, 1942, in Dysart, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Grace (Foley) Dethlefs.

She graduated from Dysart High School in 1960. She went to Paris Academy Beauty School in Cedar Rapids.

On July 22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Joseph Kopriva at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dysart. Janice worked at the Beauty Box in Traer in the late 60’s and early 70’s. She also managed the Ole Depot in Traer and worked at the Meskwaki Casino for several years. Janice was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Traer. She was known for running the concession stand for baseball and softball games. Janice enjoyed having coffee with friends, going on summer trips with her sisters and singing and dancing, especially songs from Elvis and Barbara Streisand. She also enjoyed playing games, gambling and talking with everyone she met. Janice loved visiting with her grandchildren, holding her great grandchildren and cooking for her family.

Survivors include her husband of sixty-one years, Joe, of Traer; her children: Curt (Barb) Kopriva, of Traer, Joe (Sarah) Kopriva, of Webster City, Todd Kopriva, of Traer, Julie (Terry Steinbach) Macauley, of Cedar Rapids, Denise (David) Danker, of Traer; Dan Kopriva, of Traer, and Jay Kopriva, of Traer; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one brother, Don (Doreen) Dethlefs, of Cedar Falls; two sisters, Lori (Jim) Maltas, of Waverly, and Shirley Lyman, of Lakewood, CO; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; one grandson, Kyle Macauley; one great grandson, Leo Salzwedel; and two sisters, Judy Perkins and Louise Dethlefs.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.