Obit: Czarnecki, Genevieve Katherine Dlugolecki (1942 - 2014)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Czarnecki, Dlugolecki, Filipiak, Korzynski, Mnikolaicik, Smith, Talaga

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 4/10/2014

Czarnecki, Genevieve Katherine Dlugolecki (Korzynski) (5 MAY 1942 - 31 MAR 2014)

Genevieve Katherine Dlugoleci Czarnecki, 71 years old, of Gilman, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014, at Cornell Area Care and Rehabilitation Center in Cornell. Genevieve was a breast cancer survivor for six years and fought a tough battle that ended her life.

Genevieve was born on May 5, 1942 in Chippewa Falls to Bernard and Monica (Mnikolaicik) Korzynski. Genevieve graduated from Stanley High School, class of 1960.

She married Joseph S. Czarnecki on October 15, 1960 in Thorp. She and her family resided in Thorp 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, then a master's 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 longtime companion and friend, Robert (Bob) Filipiak. Bob and Genevieve spent much time together traveling, sightseeing, and going to Sunday polka dances throughout the region.

Genevieve is survived by two children, a daughter, Loretta (Marshall) Smith of St. Michael, MN, and a son, Joseph (Marlene) Czarnecki of Gilman. She is further survived by her three grandchildren, Emmaly Smith, and Jospeh 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 family and friends will be held at St. Mary's Polish National Catholic church in Lublin from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12.

Following visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Rev. Marion Talaga, with entombment at New St. Hedwig's Catholic Cemetery in 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, and all the staff at Cornell Care Center and St. Joseph's Hospice for their assurance of exceptional care during her rehabilitation and end of life.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.