This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16521/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Green Bay Area (WI) - July 12, 1999 Deceased Name: Sobiesczyk, Martin R. Martin R. Sobiesczyk, 89, former Bonduel resident, went home to the Lord Sunday, July 11, 1999, at Woodhaven Manor, Pulaski, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 5, 1909, in the Town of Lessor to the late William and Mary (Jaskolski) Sobiesczyk. Martin married Rose Ciesielczyk Oct. 7, 1933, at Hofa Park. The couple recently celebrated 66 loving years of marriage. Martin was employed by Equity Livestock, Bonduel, for about 28 years, retiring in 1984. He loved to go ice fishing. He was a longtime member of St. Martin Catholic Church, Cecil, and a church usher for most of his adult life. Survivors include his wife, Rose; six children, Leonard (Theresa) Sobiesczyk, Milwaukee; William (Lucille) Sobiesczyk, Freedom; Anne Mayer, Green Bay; Delores (Frank) Czarapata, Pulaski; Ray (Terry) Sobiesczyk, Green Bay; and Mary Jane Kozlowski, Pulaski. Also 22 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Alvin (Eleanor) Sobiesczyk; a sister-in-law, Barbara (John) Sobiesczyk; and a brother-in-law, Edward (Ginny) Ciesielczyk. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Anna Bukowski; and three brothers, Frank, Leo and John. Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at 11 a.m. at St. Martin Catholic Church, Cecil, with the Rev. Leonard M. Evers officiating. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Navarino. Friends may call at Wendt Funeral Home, Bonduel, Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to the time of service. There will be a Parish Wake Service at the funeral home Tuesday 7:30 p.m. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Mark Jensen, the staff of Woodhaven Manor, Pulaski, and especially to Unity Hospice for their loving care and support to Martin and the family during this difficult time. A memorial fund has been established for Unity Hospice. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.