contributor: Mary Wilinski

Oconto Falls  
Dec 4, 1982  

Native Of Poland Dies

Mrs Josephien [Klamczak] Pawlak, 92, died Saturday morning at the hospital. The former Josephien Klamczak was born March 2, 1890, in Poland, to the late George and Annionette [Lena Pasche] Klamczak. She came to this country as a child, her father attained Nationalization in 1900. She married Stanley Pawlak on March 2,1908 at Spurce. They farmed in the town of Spurce until retiring in 1951.

He preceded in death in 1971. Mrs Pawlak was a member of Sacred Heart Church, in Spurce.

Survivors included four sons Adam, Mike and Edward, all of Lena, and Harry of Gillett; Five Daughters; Frances [John] Lipinski of Oregon, Martha Pawlak and Regina [John] Klarkowski both of Green Bay, Helen [John] Wilinski jr. of Pulaski, Genevieve {Paul} Klimczak of Milwaukee, one son-in-law, Marvin Hoida of Green Bay. Also surviving are 49 grandchildren, 93 great grandchildren,and 18 great great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were sons Henry [1924], Wencil [1934], and Daughters LucyHoida [1980], and Gertrude Rausch [1982]. Final rites were held Monday Dec. 6 at the church with Rev. Nicholas Johannes officating. Burial was in the church cemetery.