Obituary of Jolanta Theresa Jagodzinski

Jolanta “Jo” T. Jagodzinski, age 90, of Edgar, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in the “Comfort Care Unit” at Marshfield Medical Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Friday, August 19, 2022, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgar with Rev. Alan Wierzba officiating. She will be laid to rest in the parish cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Friday from 9 AM until time of services.

She was born on February 21, 1932 in Cassel, Wisconsin; the daughter of Frank and Helen (nee Gajewski) Szuminski. She graduated from Marathon High School. After high school, she went on to work in admittance at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau. On July 23, 1952, Jolanta married Frank L. Jagodzinski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cassel. She was a hard-working farmer’s wife, gardener, mother and grandmother.

Jo was a lifelong member of the former St. Rose Group (PCCW) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgar. In her earlier years, she sang in the church choir; was a 4-H project leader of the “Explorers” group of 9 and 10-year-olds. For a period of time, she was employed at Badger Basket in Edgar. Jo enjoyed getting together with friends to play cards and celebrate birthdays.

Her memory will be cherished by her loving husband, Frank Jagodzinski; her daughter, Sharon (Randy) Ross; her grandson, Ryan (Michelle) Ross; her great-grandchildren, Marcus and Caliana Ross; her sister-in-law, Gloria (Sylvian) Szuminski; her nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Helen Szuminski; her son, Gerald; one sister; four brothers and three sisters-in-law.

A “Big Thank You” to all of the caregivers that came to the house and those at Marshfield Comfort Care. The family also wishes to thank Dr. Thomas G. Stoffel for the care he gave Jo over the many years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jolanta’s name can be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Edgar.

Jo’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.