Janie was born April 7, 1926 in Peru, Illinois, the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Wirtz) Gress. Following her high school graduation she went on to attend and graduate from the St. Francis School of Nursing, Cadet Nurse Program, in Peoria, IL.
On November 23, 1950 Janie married George Flaig in Peru, IL.
Janie worked as an R.N. for a number of years both before and after her marriage. She was a member of Light of Christ Ecumenical Catholic Church in Longmont. She enjoyed camping, traveling and was involved with a number of local bridge clubs.
She is survived by her husband George Flaig and her daughter Janell M. Flaig of Longmont, daughter Kathy (Jim) Wulf, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, her sons Eric (Beatrice) Flaig, Wellington, FL, Kurt (Edie) Flaig, Manakin-Sabot, VA and Kris (Ying Liu) Flaig, Cypress, CA. and five grandchildren Nicole Flaig, Gregory Flaig, Ashley Flaig, Rebecca Flaig and Sarah Flaig.
Preceding her in death were her parents and her siblings Frederick and Geraldine.
Cremation has been entrusted to Howe Mortuary and Cremation Services.
Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Light of Christ Ecumenical Catholic Church, Longmont.
Memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, OUR Center or Light of Christ Ecumenical Catholic Church.
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