Janice L. Studebaker, 73, formerly of Columbia City, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at The Laurels of Dekalb, where she had been a resident for the past two months.

She was born January 12, 1947, at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, Indiana, a daughter of the late W. Harlan and Frances V. (Gadson) Ulrich. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City, and she graduated from Columbia City Joint High School.

On March 30, 1986, she married Robert D. Studebaker. They made their home in Columbia City.  Robert died on October 18, 2010.

She was a homemaker raising her children.

In her senior years she pursued learning to play the piano.  Enjoying a good card game, she preferred the more mentally challenging rummy game of Phase 10 and the Uno game of Skipbow.  She was loyal and dedicated member of The Order of Eastern Star #65 and the Eagles 1906, Columbia City.

She is survived by her children, Steven H. (Jenni) Licata of South Whitley, Anthony J. Licata of Columbia City and Michael D. Licata III of Auburn, Wanda Studebaker of West Chester OH., D. Brian (Caryn Beth) Studebaker of Columbia City, Justin R. Studebaker of South Whitley and Samuel (Linda) Licata of Land of Lakes, FL; 20 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two step sons, Michael D. Licata II and Richard D. Licata; and brothers, Frederick Ulrich and James Ulrich.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 22 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home with burial in the Troy Presbyterian Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith & Sons.

Preferred memorials are to Impact Center Food Bank, Columbia City.

This service will be live streamed on our Facebook page.