Obit: Slipek, Theresa D. (1930
– 2020)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Slipek, Sandhyagu, Staszcuk, Nicoski, Strautman
Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 11 Nov 2020
Slipek, Theresa D. (22 MAR 1930 – 7 NOV 2020)
Theresa D. Slipek, 90, Thorp, passed away peacefully with family by her side on
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. A private family visitation will be held at the Thorp
Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, Nov. 11. A Mass of Resurrection will be held
at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Church at noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, with Rev.
Baskaran Sandhiyagu officiating. Services will be livestreamed on YouTube at
Pastor Owen Thorp. Interment will be in the new St. Hedwig cemetery.
Theresa Delores Staszcuk was born on March 22, 1930, in Gilman, to Kazmiera (nee
Nicoski) and John Staszcuk. After graduating from Gilman High School in 1948,
she lived and worked in Chicago. On May 29, 1951, she was united in marriage to
Raymond Slipek at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Theresa farmed
with Raymond for many years and continued to operate the farm with family until
the time of her death. For many years, she also worked as a nurse assistant at
the Thorp Nursing Home. Theresa was proud of her Polish heritage and enjoyed
attending dances and events. She began teaching herself to play the concertina
from a young age, and over the years brought the joy of Polish music to many in
nursing homes and family gatherings. She was a music leader for 4-H groups and
directed a youth group of Polish folk dancers. She felt blessed to share her
musical talent with others. In 2005, Theresa was inducted into the World
Concertina Congress Hall of Fame, a recognition she was honored to receive.
Theresa loved bringing family and friends together. Gatherings involved plenty
of food, music, and sharing of stories. She enjoyed time with her grandchildren,
teaching them to make traditional Polish foods, especially pierogi. No one ever
left the table hungry. She loved animals and there was always a pony and other
pets on the farm for the family to enjoy. She enjoyed playing cards with
friends, fishing, and riding her ATV. Theresa was a member of St. Bernard-St.
Hedwig Church, Parish Council of Catholic Women, and the American Legion
Auxiliary. She was also a member of the former Knights of Columbus Auxiliary,
Polish National Alliance Group 646, Polish Heritage Society, and Polish Folk
Dancing group. Theresa was strong in her Catholic faith and was grateful for the
many blessings and simple things in life. She encouraged her family to work
hard, put others before yourselves, and above all, to love God with all your
heart.
Theresa will be dearly missed by her family who survive her, including her
daughter, Julie (Mark) Strautman, and sons John (Kathleen) Slipek and Chester
(Deb) Slipek; her grandchildren: Nicole Strautman, Isaac (Catherine), Benjamin,
and Noelle Slipek, Nicholas and Sarah Slipek; and two great-grandsons: Jaxton
and Weston Slipek.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond; her beloved
daughter, Marilyn; a grandson, Jacob Strautman; a sister, Vick; and four
brothers: Stanley, Wally, Casey, and Henry.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.cuddiefh.com.
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