Josephine Olive Bieniek, age 84, of Cedar passed away October 10, 2007 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 15th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Oak Grove with Father David Blume as Celebrant. A visitation will be held from 4-8 P. M. on Sunday, October 14th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel and also1 hour prior to the funeral Monday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Josephine Olive Bieniek was born October 18, 1922 in Downing, Wisconsin to Thomas and Alma Hoff. She was raised at Clear Lake, Wisconsin and graduated from Amery High School. On November 20, 1945 she married Claude A. Bieniek. They made their first home at Opole, Minnesota and then they made their home in several places until 1970 when they moved to Cedar where they have since made their home. Josephine was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Oak Grove. Besides her family and the family activities she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, gardening, and watching her favorite TV programs; Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and the Animal Planet channel.
Josephine passed away at her home on October 10, 2007 at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 22 days. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Thomas; two grandchildren, Mary and Traci; and by one sister and by six brothers.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Claude A. Bieniek; eight children, Claudia (Thomas) McCarthy, Mary (Gerald) Wood, Julia (Michael) Snell, Edward (Paula) Bieniek, Theresa (Kenneth) Isum, Monica (Daryl) Bronniche, Josephine (Michael) Isum and Claude G. Bieniek; by 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and by many other relatives and friends.
Dear Grandma~ Thank you for being the best Grandma in the world. I want to thank you for the lessons in life you have given me. I believe I am a better person for having your love & example in life. I can’t wait to see you & Traci again and meet Mary & Uncle Tommy. I love you Grandma & will miss you forever!!!! Love, Shanny
Hi Grandma~ I’m just thinking of you (as I do many times a day). Thank you for visiting me in my dreams. I know you watch after all of us. We miss you and love you!!!~Shanny
Hi Mom,
I just want you to know how much I love you and miss you. I talk to Dad almost daily. He sure misses you. Every once in awhile when I’m talking to him he is trying hard not to cry (so am I). I think of you daily. I look forward to seeing you again in heaven. I remind myself that it won’t be long until I see you again. I just want you to know that you taught me well and I appreciate everything you did for me. I will never forget that you were always there for me, from the times I woke up from my naps, (and you were the only one who could come get me. I may have been little but I still remember) until the day you went to be with Jesus. God hand selected the best mother and father in the world for me. I will be forever thankful to both you and dad.
All my love forever and ever,
Julia
PS Say hi to Grandma and Grandpa for me!
Hi Grandma~
A year ago tomorrow we were left with that void that will never be replaced. We miss you so much although I know you are still still watching over us and taking care of us just as you always have. I worry so much about Grandpa. I still long for those wonderful hugs you gave. When life is stressful I wish I could just come to your house and pick veggies in the garden with you (fresh veggies have never tasted as good as they did from your garden). I hope as you watch over me I have made you proud. I miss you sooooo very much. Thank you for being the best grandma in the world. I love you!!!!!!~Shanny