Janet Faye Gress. Janet was born in Canora, SK on January 14, 1944 to John and Fannie (nee Aronec) Kachuk. Janet grew up on the farm in Stenen, SK with her sister, Gail. She also had a brother, David, who died in infancy. Janet passed away suddenly on November 5, 2015 with her husband, Arnold, at her side. Janet attended Stenen School in the lower grades and then went to high school in Sturgis, SK. She then moved to Yorkton to attend nurses training at the Yorkton Union Hospital and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1965. Janet worked in many departments including Maternity and Emergency. She worked as the Head Nurse of the Emergency Department for many years. She also worked at the nursing home, public health and home care. Janet met Arnold when he was playing baseball with the Yorkton Canadians. She was united in marriage to her loving husband and best friend on October 11, 1969. During their marriage, they were blessed with two wonderful children, Sheri and Mark. Janet and Arnold enjoyed many good times over their 46 years of marriage. In their younger days they enjoyed dancing, especially the Old Time Waltz and the Jive. Janet enjoyed needlework and crafts, cooking, baking, gardening, computer games, spending time with family and friends and watching the Blue Jays and Roughriders. Most of all she loved raising her kids and watching them grow up into the people they are today. Even though Janet lived with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for many years she didn't let that stop her from enjoying life. She was brave and strong, had a positive attitude and was always happy to see everyone. After working as a home care nurse herself, Janet was very appreciative of the support from the home care nurses and aides that came into her home. She developed friendships with many of them. Janet was predeceased by her parents, John and Fannie Kachuk; her brother, David Kachuk and numerous aunts and uncles. She leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life: her husband, Arnold; her daughter, Sheri of Calgary, AB; her son, Mark (Jillayne) of Saskatoon, SK; her sister, Gail (John) Philbin of Winnipeg, MB; her aunt, Lenore Hrywkiw of Yorkton, SK; and in-laws, Margaret and Ed Stachura of Yorkton, SK, Rose Gress of Saskatoon, SK and Diane and Gary Laycock of Yorkton, SK; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The Prayer Vigil Service was held on Friday, November 6, 2015 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton, SK with Father Francis Hengen officiating. The pianist, Lorraine Lysak led the congregation and members of the parish choir in the singing of the hymns, "Amazing Grace", "Psalm 119" and "Holy God, We Praise Your Name". The Reader was Cherie Esson. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton, SK with Father Francis Hengen serving as the Celebrant. The pianist, Diana Hornung led the congregation and members of the parish choir in the singing of the hymns, "Glory and Praise to Our God", "Psalm 23", "Morning Has Broken", "Be Not Afraid", "Song of the Angels" and "How Great Thou Art". The readers were Carla Laycock and Teresa Laycock and the Cross Bearer was Emily Srochenski. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Grant Laycock, David Laycock, Matthew Srochenski, Earl Stachura, Ralph Stachura and Tom Stachura serving as the casket bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, SK.
