Aloysius B. Wilichowski

Aloysius B. Wilichowski 88, Marathon, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born August 2, 1921 in Marathon, son of the late Frank and Lucy (Koppa) Wilichowski. Aloysius was a veteran of the United State Army and served his country during World War II. For many years, he worked as a custodian for the former Milwaukee County Hospital until his retirement. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the American Legion Alois Dreikosen Post #469, Marathon. Survivors include eight siblings, Ruffin (Dorothy) Wilichowski, Marathon, Edwin (Mary Ann) Wilichowski, Marathon, Virginella (Alphonse) Mroczenski, Wausau, Arthur (Marjorie) Wilichowski, Rogers, Ark., Darlene Blaskowski, Wausau, Christina (Jerome) Martin, Weston, Elizabeth (Ray) Karlen, Edgar and Sister Laverne Wilichowski, Prescott; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Wilichowski, Wausau and Lorraine Wilichowski, Maple Grove, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, David, Alfred, Anthony, Clarence and Gerald. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cassel with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post #469, Marathon. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com