Janice Gress, of Polar, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 74 years old. Jan was born on March 21, 1940 in White Lake, a daughter of Peter and Rosella (Servi) Jagla. She married Robert Gress on September 26, 1959 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Langlade. He survives.
She was raised in White Lake and graduated from North Fond du Lac High School with the class of 1958. A homemaker most of her life, Jan raised her family in Polar. Bob and Jan owned and operated family businesses that included a trout hatchery, Christmas trees and ginseng.
Jan was a member of St. James and Stanislaus Catholic Parish and it's Altar Society, the Polar Homemakers Club, the Polar Blazer Snowmobile Club, served as 4-H and Girl Scout leader, and participated in several golf and bowling leagues. She enjoyed traveling and regular events with friends in the cookie/birthday club.
Survivors including her husband are three sons Steven (Diane) Gress, Polar, Jeffrey (Amy) Gress, Wausau, Todd (Shawn) Gress, Slidell, LA; daughter Laura (Ronald) Riemersma, Fond du Lac; two brothers, Richard (Gail) Jagla, Birnamwood, Ronald (Dana) Jagla, Sheboygan; a sister Peggy (Barry) Dalberto, St. Germain; 15 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and three step-great-grandchildren.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lorna Martin.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in White Lake with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until the time of services on Friday at church. A wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Dear Bob and Family,
So many wonderful memories come to mind when we think of Jan, you and your family. We will always treasure the friendship we shared with Jan and you and our many gatherings and "yup" parties!
We hold you in our prayers, concern and love.
Don and Yvonne
Janice was a fun loving cousin when we were growing up. My condolences to the family. Nancy Bricco
Bob and family, So sorry to hear this news. I only know her through golfing but it was a pleasure to be with her on the links. Such a nice person. God be with you now and always.
Dear Bob and Family,
My sincere condolences to all of you. May God be with you and help you with your loss. I know that He will be with Jan and bless her for the goodness she shared on earth.
Dear Bob and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Jan was so loving, and so well loved by her family and many dear friends. She was a sparkling woman, a beautiful soul.
Our thoughts and prayers to Bob and family.
Dear Bob and Family
My Mother and Dad always thought so much of both of you and loved your friendship. She will always have a presence in your heart. Marg and Leonard were waiting for her and saying YUP. We are glad you are here.
Dear Bob, Nick and I are so saddened to hear of Jan's death and our hearts go out to you, Todd, and all your family. Jan was such a warm, loving person and I always wished we had been neighbors much longer. We will miss her and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
My sympathy to Bob and family..so much fun to play golf together at Bass. Even though we are so far away now in Pickwick Dam, TN our thoughts are with you. BA Flynn
I always have known her as Janny. My prayers and my heart go out to all. To all of us. She is deeply loved and will be deeply missed for many many years to come.
One of the kindest souls we ever met.
Grandma Jan and Ella 2010. We loved her so much!!! Wonderful Lady....she will be missed!
Dear Bob and Family,
I remember Jan as always having a smile, a positive attitude and welcoming spirit. I always enjoyed talking with her when I was visiting at home. I am so sorry for your loss.
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