(nee Ball) - Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Age 59.\r\n\r\nSurvived by her husband Jim Krotz, two daughters Mandy and Katie Trahan, four step-children Megan, Joey, Jessica and Kelly Krotz; six grandchildren Gianna, Jacob, Addison, Justin, Colin and Karter, and a brother Tommy Ball.\r\n\r\nPreceded in death by her mother Dorothy Ball.\r\n\r\nJanet was a loving wife and mother, she loved her girls. She was a professional artist, enjoyed crafting, sewing, traveling and theater. She had a passion for life.\r\n\r\n \r\nVisitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Wednesday March 16th from 4:00-9:00 PM.\r\n