Janice Elaine Curtis

Janice Elaine Curtis, age 65, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Addison House following an extended illness. She was born March 2, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana to Ralph Edgar and Ernestine (Gann) Johnson.

She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, knitting and sewing.

In addition to her mother, Ernestine Johnson of New Castle, survivors include her son, David (wife, Michelle) Newman of New Castle; daughter, Cindy (husband, Austin) Bainter of New Castle; three grandchildren, Brandon Newman, Jacob Hamm and Dillon Hamm; two brothers, Charles W. Johnson and Jerry Johnson both of New Castle; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Boyd Curtis; father, Ralph Edgar Johnson; brother, Ron Johnson.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Tony Piper officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the IU Foundation, P.O. Box 500, Bloomington, IN 47402. You may express condolences or share a memory of Janice at www.hinsey-brown.com .