Helen Knolinski, of Antigo, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and her family. She was 102 years old. She was born on July 29, 1909 in Libertyville, IL a daughter of William and Anna (Gras) Stolzman. She married Edward Knolinski on September 22, 1926 in Antigo. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1967.
She attended the Malcalm Grade School in Illinois and moved to Antigo at age 14. She was employed at Langlade Laundry and Cleaners and Superior Cleaners. From the early 1950's to the early 1970's she owned and operated Knolinski Cottage and Boat rentals on Pelican Lake. For 25 years she worked as bookkeeper for St. Hyacinth Catholic Church where she also served on the parish council finance committee and was a member and past president of the Rosary Society.
Mrs. Knolinski was a life member of the Leland-Tollefson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2653 auxiliary. She was a resident at Parkview Manor where she served as secretary treasurer of the residents council and was a member of the Queen Bee Homemakers Club. She was a founder and leader of a support group for the legally blind and visually impaired which began in 1997 and continues today. She sang with the Silvertones, was a member of AARP and the Langlade County Senior Citizens Club.
Survivors include a son Robert Knolinski, Kokomo, Ind; ten Grandchildren Kathleen (Larry) Boksa, Cherokee Village, Arkansas, Patricia Gnacinski, Antigo, Tom (Peg) Andres, Antigo, Mary Jo Andres, Antigo, Joni (Andrew) Sensenbrenner, Deerbrook, Catherine (Charles) VanHorn, Key Biscayne, Florida, Edward Knolinski, Kokomo, Indiana, Carol Knolinski, Kokomo, Indiana, Barbara Knolinski, Aurora, Illinois, James (Cassandra) Knolinski, Russiaville, Indiana; ten great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Geraldine (Eugene) Andres, four brothers, August, Arthur, Albert and Alfred Stolzman, two sisters, Louise Laehn, and Eleanor Sikora, a grandson-in-law, James Gnacinski, a great grandson, Brian Andres, a daughter-in-law, Joan Knolinski.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with her nephew, Rev. William Stolzman and Rev. William Brunner officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. on Sunday and 9-10 a.m. on Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home. A Rosary Society wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday and the parish wake service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday all at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Helen's name to your favorite charity.
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My sincere sympathy to the relatives & friends of Helen Knolinski. She was married to my Mother's (Florence (Knolinski) VerVoort) brother, Ed. I have many fond memories of spending time at their house in Antigo and up at the cottage on Pelican Lake. It was always fun to visit Aunt Helen & Uncle Ed. I admired her upbeat attitude & ability to keep going despite many obstacles. She was a remarkable woman! She will be missed by so many people! I'm sure she is having coffee & catching up with Ed & all the other relatives that have passed on! See you later Aunt Helen!
Love always,
Gail
My sincere sympathies to the Helen Knolinski family. I have offered a mass for her and her family this past Friday. Helen was one remarkable lady. I remember her from the first year of my ordination. She and her husband Ed were close to Father Hoppa and helped him a lot. Her daughter Geraldine was in a class ahead of me in St. Hyacinth School. I have had wonderful visits with Helen when she was still living independently in her apartment on Third Ave during my years as pastor at St. Hyacinth. She was a blessing for me and for many others.
Father Paul Koszarek
So sorry to hear this news of Aunt Helen, She was my mothers sister and my godmother... I have lots of good memories because of time with her and family when I was growing up. She had an infectious laugh that made you laugh with her. Time with Aunt Helen and Uncle Ed on Pelican Lake was fun and special. She shared some of the history of the Stolzman family.
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