Mary R. Gajewski

Mary Rose Gajewski passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Wausau Manor under the care of Interim Hospice.  She was born October 1, 1938 to Josephine (Gutowski) and Louis Gajewski, and Mary was the eighth of twelve children.

Mary attended St. Michael’s grade school and graduated from Newman High School.  She worked for G.T.E. in Wausau, Marshfield, and Dodgeville for over 20 years. Returning to Wausau, she worked as a caregiver for many years.

Mary enjoyed many crafts including sewing, knitting, and holiday crafts.  She enjoyed making Halloween costumes for her nieces and nephews.  When traveling, she often had nieces with her.

She is survived by her sister, Sister Lois Gajewski CSSF and her brothers, Dan (Shirley) Gajewski and Dave (Trudy) Gajewski, sisters-in-law, Carol Gajewski and Kay Gajewski.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Rita and Arthur Walkowiak, Theresa Mozer, Sister M. Teresilda CSSF, Vicki and Wally Welsh, Louis and Joanne Gajewski, Jerome Gajewski, Joseph and Mary Kay Gajewski, and Bernard Gajewski, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 611 Stark Street, Wausau, with Rev. Allan Slowiak presiding.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will take place at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery, Wausau.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

We would like to thank the staff at Wausau Manor and Interim Healthcare Hospice for their kind and wonderful care of Mary Rose.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Michael Parish, St. Jude Hospital, St. Padre Pio, or a charity of your choice.