Janice Mae (Ault) Peplow was born October 28, 1938, in Grafton, ND to Raymond and Cecilia Ault of Hensel, ND. She attended Fisher Country School through 8th grade and graduated high school in Cavalier, ND.

Throughout her life, Janice was a steadfast musician—accompanying choirs in high school and church, and singing in choirs and small groups. She had a resonant alto voice, blessing us with her harmonies of hymns. As a sophomore in high school, she became organist for her church, and continued to play organ until she could no longer climb the stairs.

Janice married Dennis Peplow on June 6, 1957, in Cavalier, ND. They have three children—Mark, Todd & Paula.

Janice was a loyal and reliable secretary for the County Extension Agents, Farmers Union Insurance, and the County Mental Health Center, known for typing in excess of 100wpm.

A kind and sweet soul, Janice was a friend of anyone she met. She was an avid reader of romance novels and enjoyed watching old westerns.

Janice passed away on September 1, 2025, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care in Sidney, Montana with her children by her side.

Janice is survived by her husband, Dennis; two sons Mark (Leslie) Peplow of Sidney and Todd (Lynette) Peplow of Anchorage AK; one daughter Paula (Jerry) Chacon of San Jose CA; five grandchildren, Amy, Theron, Tara, Sabrina, Malena and Ashten; and six great-grandchildren.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Howard and Russell Ault.