Margaret Walkowicz's Obituary
Margaret (Marge) Walkowicz, age 85, of Waupaca, formerly of Almond, passed away on Sunday, June 29th, 2008 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. She was born in Chicago, IL. on July 12, 1922, daughter of the late John and Teresa (Zahara) Izral. She married John Walkowicz on May 5, 1945 in Chicago. Marge was a member of St. John's Rosary and American Legion Auxialary #339. She held every office in local and county levels for the Auxiliary. Marge was president at St. John's for 2 years and secretery for many years. Since retiring, she enjoyed volunteering at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, writing and playing cribbage. Survivors include her Husband: John Walkowicz, Waupaca, WI; Sons: John Walkowicz, Ogema, WI; Edward Walkowicz, Waukesha, WI; Paul (Kay) Walkowicz, Weston, WI; James (Jade) Walkowicz, San Francisco, CA; David (Rita) Walkowicz, Almond, WI; Grandchildren: Craig Walkowicz, Stevens Point, WI; Tanya Walkowicz, Seattle, WA; Natasha (Tim) Shea, Monroe, NY; Sherry Walkowicz; Christopher Walkowicz, Medford, WI; Capt. Tiffany (Randy) Walkowicz-Beadorf; Jenni (Ben) Greenwood, Norwick, CT; Katie Walkowicz, Libertyville, IL; Bill Walkowicz, San Diego, CA; Becky Walkowicz, Whitewater, WI; Great Grandchildren: Bryce and Madison Greenwood. Step Grandchildren: Tara Starmoen; Ken Vosekwil, Joe Olson; Step Great Grandchild: Jamie Olson; Brother: Rev. John Izral, Ford City, PA; Sisters: Sr. Mary Catherine O.S.M., St. Paul, MN; Agnes (Vince) Adamitis, Kennow, WI
She was preceded in death by her parents, and three sisters. Funeral Services will be held at the Hardell-Holly Funeral Home in Almond at 11 AM on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008, with Father Paul Vanden Hogen officiating. Interment will be in the Hope Cemetery, Town Belmont, WI. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Diocese of Green Bay for: Education For Priest, P.O. Box 23825, Green Bay, WI. 54305-3825
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