Janice M. Richardson, 73, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville following a short illness. She was born March 1, 1949, in Garrett, Indiana, to Arthur and Lorene (Lash) DePew and grew up in the small town of Altona. Jan was a 1967 graduate of Garrett High School. She retired as senior editor of the editorial staff at the Kendallville News-Sun, where she had worked for 38 years. She was a member of the Kendallville American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary and Kendallville VFW Post 2749 Auxiliary. Jan enjoyed reading, crocheting, and doing jigsaw puzzles. She greatly enjoyed getting costumes ready for East Noble Theatre productions. And, every year she looked forward to the Lash cousin's get-together where they would enjoy a meal and time to catch up with each other. Anyone who knew Jan would say she was a social butterfly who liked to go out to eat and spend time with friends. But, most importantly, Jan dearly loved being with her grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Brad Graden of Kendallville and Tracy and Brian Knox of Lawrence; four grandsons, Lucas Graden, Jacob Graden, Benton Knox, and Landon Knox; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Randy Rupp of Lafayette; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Les and Cathy DePew of Garrett and Ritchie and Mona DePew of Selah, Washington; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Larry DePew; and her significant other of 36 years, Rick Randol. A memorial visitation will be Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. A celebration of her life will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Embrey Cemetery near Garrett. Preferred memorials may be directed to the Kendallville Public Library or East Noble Theatre. View a video tribute after Saturday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfunerahome.com