Victoria E. Swinsick

Victoria E. Swinsick, 88, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, formerly of Wausau, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Blue Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Charles Town, West Virginia. She was born December 29, 1915 in Rothschild, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Socinski) Bukowski. On March 6, 1943 she married Adam W. Swinsick in Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1987. Victoria was a sales clerk for Winkleman's Department Store and later Pranges Department Store until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church since it's beginning. Vicky was a member of the Auxiliaries of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ellen (John) Smith, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.; three grandchildren, Adam Julian (Arlette) Burgower, Lee Burgower, Tristan Burgower; two great-grandchildren, Dominic Burgower and Maya Burgower; one brother, Arlie (Rita) Bukowski; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Adam W. Swinsick, two brothers, Michael Bukowski, Walter Bukowski and four sisters, Lucille Heyman, Pearl Halkoski, Lillian Esker and Elsie Gajewski. A memorial mass will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2004 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. Rev. Robert Thorn will preside. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Wausau. Friends may call on Monday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services at the church. Vicky wished for the following poem to be published after her death, which expressed the deep feelings she had for every one of her family and friends: I'm gone now, but I'm still very near. Death can never separate us. Each time you feel a gentle breeze, It's my hand caressing your face. Each time the wind blows, It carries my voice whispering your names. When the wind blows your hair Ever so slightly, Think of it as me pushing a few stray hairs back in place. When you feel a few raindrops fall on your face, It's me placing soft kisses. At night look up in the sky and see the stars shining so brightly. I'm one of those stars and I'm winking at you and smiling with delight. For never forget, you are all the Apple of my eye. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com