GESIOROWSKI: Phillis Ann
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November 2, 1933 鈥� April 17, 2015
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It is with broken hearts that the family of Phillis Ann (nee Twarzynski) Gesiorowski of Central Parkland Lodge, Lanigan, SK, (and formerly of Guernsey, SK), announces her passing on Friday, April 17, 2015, at Lanigan Hospital. She was 81 years of age. Phillis was born to Florian and Benedicta (nee Paproski) Twarzynski on November 2, 1933, at home on their farm in the Sinnett district. She grew up there and attended Loyola and Valleyfield schools. On October 20, 1953, Phillis married Joseph 鈥淛oe鈥� Gesiorowski at St. Ignatius R.C. Church in Sinnett. They began their life together on their farm five miles north of Guernsey. Phillis and Joe鈥檚 union was blessed with three children, one son and two daughters. In 1982, Phillis and Joe built a new home in Guernsey and moved in on November 10th that year. Their son Leonard took over the farm, but Phillis and Joe maintained an active interest and helped out during the busy seasons. Phillis鈥� life revolved around her family. She was a dedicated homemaker and loved gardening, canning, cooking, baking, quilting and crocheting. Her favorite leisure activities included dancing, doing puzzles, and scrapbooking.听 As well, Phillis was an admirer of the Royal Family and was always interested in following their current events over the years. In August 2012, due to failing health, Phillis became a resident of Central Parkland Lodge, her home until the present. Phillis will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years, Joseph Gesiorowski of Guernsey; their three children, and eight grandchildren: Leonard (Rose) Gesiorowski of Guernsey and family, Crystal (Eric) Kosokowsky, Carla (Lonny) Hueser, and Amanda (Jason) Kosokowsky; Kathryn (Richard) Gossner of Humboldt and family, Angela (Darryl) Van Os, Brent (Leanne) Gossner, and Cheryl Gossner (Brad); and Helen (Randall) King of Regina and family, Allison King (Chad), and Marcus King (Kara); five great-grandchildren: Joel Kosokowsky, Hayden Kosokowsky, Lily Kosokowsky, Marissa Gossner, and Tanner King; two sisters: Bernice (Bill) Bilous of Nipawin, and Carol Suchy of Guernsey; two brothers:听 Amel Twarzynski of Choiceland and Raphael (Theresa) Twarzynski of White Fox; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Twarzynski of Lanigan and Joan Twarzynski of Prince Albert; brother-in-law, Peter (Olga) Gesiorowski of Humboldt; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Florian and Benedicta (nee Paproski) Twarzynski; one sister, Lucy Baranieski; two brothers: Bernard Twarzynski and Clement Twarzynski; sister-in-law, Helen Twarzynski; brothers-in-law:听 Carl Baranieski and Walter Suchy; and by her parents-in-law, Charles and Annie (nee Hudyma) Gesiorowski. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Mary鈥檚 R.C. Church, Lanigan, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Paul Paproski, OSB. Others taking part: Ignatius Baranieski, crossbearer; Joyce and Ira Jamlan, altar servers; Brent Gossner and Patricia Suchy, scripture readers; Darlene Bindle, intentions; Angela Van Os, Crystal Kosokowsky, Allison King, Carla Hueser, Cheryl Gossner, and Amanda Kosokowsky, giftbearers; Susan Dodd, communion server; Carla Hueser and Amanda Kosokowsky, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by organist Marianne Knaus and the St. Mary鈥檚 Parish Choir. Active pallbearers were Brent Gossner, Marcus King, Donald Bilous, Richard Suchy, Michael Twarzynski, and Nathan Twarzynski. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥淎ll those who shared in Phillis鈥� life鈥�. Interment followed at St. Mary鈥檚 R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Mary鈥檚 R.C. Church Fund, the St. Mary鈥檚 R.C. Cemetery Fund or the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
