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Marie Graveen Obituary

Graveen, Marie M.

Marie M. Graveen, a devoted wife and loving mother, age 91, Wausau, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born September 5, 1921 in Wood County, daughter of the late Nicholas Joseph and Rose (Kundert) Wirtz. On December 16, 1943 she married Ralph Graveen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 19, 1996.

Marie worked as a beautician at the former Powder Puff Beauty Salon in Schofield. In her younger years, she enjoyed dancing, league bowling and gardening, especially flowers. She was an extraordinary baker who was known for her homemade bread, fudge and cinnamon rolls. Marie had a great love for children and usually a house full of them, after raising her own eight kids, she also helped take care of her grandchildren and friends children.

Survivors include her seven children: Ralph Jr. "Butch" (Colleen) Graveen, Hazelhurst, Gerald (Shirley) Graveen, Mosinee, Judith Waraksa, Kronenwetter, Patricia (Thomas) Angerer, Greenfield, Lynne (Stephen) Krueger, Kaukauna, Karen (Terry) Schreiber, Rhinelander and Janet Eades, Wausau; 11 grandchildren, Michelle, Bernard "Bud" (Nicki), Daniel (Shannon), Becky (Brad) Amy (Jay), Jenny, Nikki, Rebecca, Alexandra, Zachary and Patrick; six great-grandchildren, Emma, Joseph, Kennedy, Abigail, Morgan and Jack; nine siblings, Genevieve (Roy) Wenzel, Theresa Arnold, George Wirtz, Isabella Acott, Clarence Wirtz, Richard (Barbara) Wirtz, Jerome(Sue) Wirtz, Frances Albrecht, and Joanne (John) Hackman; three sisters-in-law, Helen Graveen, Ann Graveen, and Genevieve "Dolly" Graveen; many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Nancy Graveen, a brother, Bernard Wirtz and a sister, Ann DeFillips.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. The Rev. Robert Thorn will preside. Entombment will be in Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau and again on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. There will be a 7:00 p.m. parish rosary service Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Feb. 5, 2013.
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in a few days it will be a year since you left us I miss you everyday but I know you're in a better place love Janet

Janet Eades

January 31, 2014

Karen,
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing woman. My heart goes out to you and your family

Katie Lepak

February 23, 2013

Mom Steve and I want to thank you for all you have done for us and others. I know in my heart you are in heaven and that we will see you again when our time is near. I love you so my dear sweet mother . Sleep now and always now I will be there to keep you safe. Love your daughter Lynne

Lynne Krueger

February 8, 2013

Gerry and Shirley..Our Deepest Sympathy for your loss, our thoughts and prayers with you all! Perhaps our Mothers will cross paths in heaven!
Leon and Kathy Antoniewicz

February 6, 2013

Gerry & Shirley .. so sorry for your loss. You both have our "Deepest Sympathy" Karen & Andy

February 6, 2013

Janet and Family,Heaven has gained a wonderful angel, I am so sorry for your loss. My love and hugs to you all.

Deanna Eckardt

February 6, 2013

Janet, so sorry to hear about your Mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jamie Thomas-Schlei

February 6, 2013

Gerry and Shirley, so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a beautiful woman. Peace.

Karen and Dean Dahlke

February 6, 2013

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. With sincere sympathy,
Peter and Deb Baumgardt

February 6, 2013

MOM THANK YOU FOR BEING A WONDERFUL MOTHER AND FRIEND, WE LOVE YOU

PATTI AND TOM ANGERRER

February 6, 2013

Mom I love u so

Janet Eades

February 5, 2013

Shirley & Jerry, So sorry for the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you all at this most difficult time.

Ken & Jayne Dombrowski

February 5, 2013

Karen and family: sorry for the loss of you mom, my thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Adrienne Miller

February 5, 2013

Shirley & Gerry so sorry to hear the lose of your mom, prayers go out to you and your family. Joann & Denny Oleson Brandon Fl.

February 5, 2013

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