Virginia Magdalene Gawlik, age 88, of Hayward, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 7, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Chester and Sophie Nowaczyk.

She was united in marriage to Jerome Eugene Gawlik on May 31, 1954.

Virginia enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, bird watching and crossword puzzles. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her children, Steve (Kristina) Gawlik of Downers Grove, IL, Cathy (Ralph) Storey of Springville, TN, Nancy (Gerald) Tuttle of Christmas, MI, Stan (Karen) Gawlik of Hayward, WI, and Victoria (Tree) Gawlik of Hayward, WI; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her brother, Stanley (Rosemary) Novak of St. Louis, MO; and many dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerome.

She will be laid to rest privately in Greenwood Cemetery in Hayward, WI.

Last Update: Oct 24, 2022 11:41 am CDT