Full Obituary

Margaret Ann Badzinski
Our dear Mother
You've given so much,
Just how does your
garden grow?
It blooms in the hearts
of the ones you've loved
from the seeds of life
you've sown.
　
Margaret A. Badzinski, age 99, of Thorp, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018, at 10:30am, at St. Bernard - St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Thorp.  Rev. Baskaran Sandiyagu will officiate and inurnment will follow in New St. Hedwig's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held, at the church, on Monday, from 9:30am until time of service.
Margaret Ann Komanec was born on July 28, 1919 in Gilman, WI, the daughter of John and Magdalena (Hrbos) Komanec. She was raised and educated in the Gilman area and graduated from Gilman High School.  She was united in marriage to Harry R. Badzinski on July 18, 1945 at St. Peter- St. Paul's Catholic Church in Gilman. He preceded her in death on December 10th, 2007. Over the years, Margaret worked as a homemaker and later as a Certified Nursing Assistant until her retirement.
She is survived by 4 children: Magdalen "Lynn" (Richard) Kodl of Thorp, William "Bill" (Mary) Badzinski of Stanley, Virginia "Ginger" (Dan) Nieuwenhuis of Mosinee, and Christine "Tina" (Gary) Ebben of Sun Prairie; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 son: Benedict Badzinski in infancy; 3 brothers: John, Paul, and Joseph and 5 sisters: Louisa, Mary, Anna, Bertha, and Mitzie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to: Thorp Catholic School, 411 E. School St., Thorp, WI  54771
The family wishes to thank the staff at Miller Alternative Care in Thorp and the staff at the Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen for the excellent care Margaret received.