Julie M. Cielinski

Julie M. Cielinski obituary, McFarland, WI

Julie M. Cielinski

Julie Cielinski Obituary

Visit the Cress Funeral Home & Cremation Services - McFarland website to view the full obituary.

Julie Marie Cielinski, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN. She married Joseph Cielinski on September 11, 1983. 

Julie was a self-employed interior designer with a specialty in designing and sewing custom window treatments. She loved gardening, scuba diving, and just being around sunshine and water- whether that was at the beach or on a boat.

Julie is survived by her husband Joe Cielinski of McFarland, WI; children: Amy (Christopher) Listle of Jefferson, WI, Jacob Cielinski of McFarland, WI, and Leah (Daniel) Tyrala of North Port, FL; and grandchildren: Claire and Aubrey Listle of Jefferson, WI. She is further survived by her siblings: James “Jim” Hann, Jim “Bear” Austin, Dan Austin, Tricia Moore, Doug Wolfe, Dennis Wolfe; and many other relatives and friends.

Julie was preceded in death by her infant son William Cielinski and parents Robert Austin, Karen Wolfe and Bill and Marlys Hann. 

Gathering of family and friends will be from 12-5:00 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Cress Funeral Home MCFARLAND with a fajita bar to be served starting at 2:00 PM. Please celebrate Julie's life with wearing your favorite beach attire!

Over the course of her illness, Julie received many blood transfusions. In her memory, the family wishes for folks to donate blood anywhere they are able, and if you are not able, please encourage others to save a life through blood donation. 

Cress Funeral Home

5801 Hwy 51,P O Box 150 McFarland, WI 53558

608-838-0655

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