Genevieve Janson

Mrs. Victor Genevieve "Jenny" Janson Mrs. Victor Genevieve "Jenny" C. Janson, age 87, life long resident of Pierz, MN passed away today, Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the Pierz Villa in Pierz, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:30 A.M at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz with the Rev. Gerald Dalseth officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Monday and Tuesday from 9:00-10:00 A.M. at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz. Christian Mothers will pray a rosary at 4:30 P.M. Monday afternoon at the funeral chapel followed by parish prayers at 7:00 P.M. Genevieve "Jenny" C. Janson was born August 12, 1919 in Pierz, Morrison County, MN to the late John and Cecelia (Tembruell) Gau. She grew up in Pierz and attended Pierz Schools. Jenny was united in marriage to Victor A. Janson on June 19, 1946 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. In 1950, Jenny and Victor built Janson Oil north of Pierz. The couple continued to own and operate Janson Oil for many years. Victor died September 19, 1994. Jenny continued to live in Pierz. She was a resident of the Harmony House in Pierz for three years and the past two years was a resident of the Pierz Villa. She enjoyed reading, baking, music, gardening, helping her husband, Victor decorate the outside of their house for Christmas and she had a great love for children. Jenny is survived by many nieces & nephews; sistera"in-law, Edna Janson, of Washington and a brother-in-law, Alfred Janson & his wife, Eva, of Pierz, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor; parents; brother, Elmer Gau; sisters, Olivia Meyer and Evelyn Litke and two infant brothers. Honorary Pallbearers are Jean Litke, Diane Schirmers, Loretta Przybilla, Sylvia Burgraff, Karen Hellie & Marilyn Larson. Casketbearers are Arvin Litke, James Litke, Kim Gau, Roger Gau, Joe Woitalla & Danny Janson. Arrangements are with the Emblom-Brenny Fuenral Service in Pierz.