Obit: Dlugolecki, Genevieve Katherine (1942 -
2014)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Dlugolecki, Mnikolaicik, Korzynski, Czarnecki, Filipak, Smith, Talaga
----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co, WI) 4/09/2014
Dlugolecki, Genevieve Katherine (5 May 1942 - 31 March 2014)
Genevieve Katherine Dlugolecki (Czarnecki), 71 years old, of Gilman, Wisconsin
passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014, at the Cornell Area Care and
Rehabilitation Center in Cornell, Wisconsin. Genevieve was a breast cancer
survivor for six years and fought a tough battle that ended her life.
Genevieve was born on May 4, 1942, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Bernard and
Monica (Mnikolaicik) Korzynski. Genevieve graduated from Stanley High School,
Class of 1960. She married Joseph S. Czarnecki on October 16, 1960, in Thorp,
Wisconsin. She and her fam8ilty resided in Thorp, Wisconsin and operated a dairy
farm for over 30 years. Later in life, Genevieve attended the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire and obtained a Baccalaureate Degree and then a Master
Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Genevieve
worked as a Social Worker in Gilman, Black River Falls, and Marshfield.
Genevieve enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, shopping, fishing,
reading and collecting books, and being with her long-time companion and friend
Robert (Bob) Filipiak. Bob and Genevieve spent much time together traveling,
site seeing, and going to Sunday Polka dances throughout the region.
Genevieve is survived by two children a daughter, Loretta (Marshall) Smith of
St. Michael, Minnesota and a son, Joseph (Marlene) Czarnecki of Gilman,
Wisconsin. She is further survived by her three grandchildren: Emmaly Smith, and
Joseph and Melissa Czarnecki.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Christine Czarnecki in 1960, her
parents, and her husband.
Genevieve’s wishes were to be cremated. A visitation for friends and family will
be held at St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church in Lublin, Wisconsin from
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Following visitation, a
Mass of Christian burial will be officiated by Rev. Marion Talaga with
entombment at New St. Hedwig’s Catholic Cemetery at Thorp.
The family would like to THANK all of Genevieve’s friends and family who
visited, phoned, and supported Genevieve during her times of illness. THANK YOU
to Bob for always being a loyal friend and companion and part of the family. In
addition, a very special THANK YOU to all the Cancer Team at the Marshfield
Clinic; the staff and physicians at Ministry Our Lady of Victory Hospital in
Stanley, Wisconsin; and all the staff at the Cornell Care Center and St.
Joseph’s Hospice for the assurance of exceptional care during her rehabilitation
and end of her life.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.cuddiefh.com Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with
arrangements.
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