Jenny Lueken

Jenny Lueken 

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jenny Lueken announce her passing on April 14, 2020. Jenny was the second youngest of five children born to Stefan and Katherine Wicinski.  She was born on April 23, 1934, in Ladder Valley, SK, where her parents had started a homestead after immigrating from Ukraine. She lived there with her brother Walter and three Sisters: Olga (Swanson), Ann (Neely) and Mary (Johnson).  

Jenny went to school at Ladder Valley and Big River and later took a secretarial course at Park City Business College, in Prince Albert. She worked for Fayerman Bros, in Prince Albert, before she got married. She also worked for Dr. Crux, in Big River, for a short time.  

Jenny married Anthony (Tony) Lueken on June 22, 1955, at the Big River Roman Catholic Church. She had five children: Brian (Joanne), Paul (Cindy), Cameron (Linda), Cheryl (John) Chester and Ian (Tammy). Her family grew with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

She was a secretary for the rural telephone company while it was in existence. In 1978 she took on a part-time job with Canada Post where she worked for 21 years.  Jenny retired in July of 1999. She served on the local school board and had been an active member of her church, Our Lady of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, in Big River.  She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League for 30 years.  

Jenny loved living on the farm West of Big River, where she had been since she was married. She took pride in her house, farmyard, garden, and many flowers. She worked very hard to keep everything looking neat and beautiful. This couldn’t have been easy for her after Tony’s passing but it helped to keep her busy and active.  She was not one to sit in the house, as she was always walking around the yard doing various jobs such as cutting grass, raking, hauling water to the garden, weeding and planting potatoes for everyone.  

Jenny was a homemaker first and foremost. She loved to make buns, bake, cook amazing meals and harvest her garden.    Church was an important part of her life. Jenny always kept up with current affairs and enjoyed talking to her friends on the phone. She loved to watch the birds at the bird feeder and listen to old-time music and especially the Old Tyme Dance Party on the radio that reminded her of the dances she attended with Tony.  

Jenny was predeceased by her Husband Tony – March, 1999; her Sister Olga – April, 2017; her parents Stefan and Katherine Wicinski; Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law, and other family members.  

She is survived by: Brian (Joanne), Paul (Cindy), Cameron (Linda), Cheryl (John) Chester and Ian (Tammy), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her Brother and Sisters: Walter (Shirley) Wicinski and Ann Neely, Mary Johnson and many Nieces, Nephews and friends. 

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Jenny to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, in Big River or the Canadian Cancer Society. 

There will be a service for Jenny that will be announced when it is safe to gather.

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Tammy Smart, Funeral Director, Big River, SK. 306-469-2277.