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2012
Joseph Babiak Obituary
He was born April 9, 1926, in Knowlton, son of the late Michael and Mary Babiak. On June 2, 1951, he married Lillian Kontney at St. Mary Catholic Church in Torun, Wis. She survives.
Joseph worked at the Mosinee Paper Corp. for 40 years. He retired in 1989 to spend time with his wife and family, as well as enjoy doing what he loved most — traveling, polka music, dancing, gardening and farming. Joseph was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Knowlton.
In addition to his wife, Lillian, survivors include two sons, Jerome (Cindy) Babiak, Mosinee, and Joseph Jr. (Diane) Babiak, Ada, Mich.; four daughters, Kathleen (Larry) Toboyek, Gilbert, Ariz., Esther (Michael) Mlodik, Schofield, Linda (Roger) Kordus, Prairie du Chien, and Renee (Todd) Schafer, Raleigh, N.C.; eight grandsons, five granddaughters and three great-granddaughters; and four sisters, Ann Hondo, Jean Zalewski, Julia Zinda and Carol Sondelski.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Victoria Killian and Stella Gorka.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton. The Rev. Joseph Grassl will officiate. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Knowlton. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee, where there will be a prayer service at 4 p.m. Visitation will be again from 9 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church.
A special thank you to the staff at Aspirus Palliative Care, Dr. Mercier and Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their kind care and comfort given to Joseph. Our family greatly appreciates the prayers, love and support given by friends and family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Babiak
January 20, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a kind man and will be missed by many. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
St. Michael's Radiation Oncology
Arthur Kordus
January 10, 2012
I will never forget your hospitality letting my brother Tony and I fish the pond and shore on your land. Also, to particpate in wedding showers at the Star Light and your Daughter Linda's Wedding. Simply wonderful. Not unlike the times back then and not unlike you Joe. God Speed.
Arthur B. Kordus and Family.
January 5, 2012
To the entire Babiak family please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. May your memories of his love and kindness comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Tom Stedman
Barrington Hills, Illinois
Larry Hensley
January 5, 2012
Joe I am very sorry for your loss. I know it was not unexpected but my recent experience taught me that the death of a parent is a deep reality check. I am so very glad that you were able to be there for him and your family. Praying for our Lord's comfort to you and family.
January 5, 2012
Joe, Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family. Joel Brod, Stevens Point
Janet Woods
January 5, 2012
So sorry to hear the news of Uncle Joe. He will be greatly missed. Hugs to everyone.
January 5, 2012
Ou prayers and thoughts are with you - Cherish the memories of a wonderful life he had. Enjoyed meeting some of the family at the nursing home in Stevens Point Mary Vande Zande and Rich Sauer
Fred and Sandy Gburek
January 5, 2012
Our prayers are with you and yours at this time and always.
Janie Hathaway
January 5, 2012
So sorry to hear. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Karen & Frank McLaughlin
January 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and condolences, Karen & Frank McLaughlin
Skip Rozak
January 5, 2012
So sorry to hear about Joe's death our prayers and thoughts go out to your family and he will be remembered forever. God bless you all Leonard (Skip) Rozak
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