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Mary Greeneway Obituary
Wisconsin Rapids - Mary Frances (nee Nelson) Greeneway, age 82, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.
Visitation will be held at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, from 9:00-11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 4. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 A.M., with burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mary was born March 31, 1938 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to Carl and Irene (nee Robinson) Nelson, and was the fourth of ten children. She graduated from Auburndale High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Howard Greeneway on May 4, 1957 at Faith Reformed Church in Wisconsin Rapids.
Her favorite past times were camping, boating, cooking, Swedish weaving, and spending time with family and friends. She and Howard enjoyed many happy winters in Florida. She was an active member of Faith Reformed Church for 63 years.
Mary is survived by Howard, her husband of 63 years, and their five children: Kathy (Brad) Bruner, Dean (Stephanie) Greeneway, David (Linda) Greeneway, Dawn (Karl) Knuteson, and Karl (Gena) Greeneway; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is further survived by siblings: Betty Strobel, Doris (Melvin) Ott, Jean Sparks, Dennis (Penny) Nelson, and Karen (Brian "Tex") Barclay; in-laws: Roger (friend Shelly Anderson) Greeneway, Judy (Bill) Haas, and Marica Greeneway; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by two brothers (Dwain Nelson and Larry Nelson) and two sisters (Marlene Baumbach and Joyce Snyder). She will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Faith Reformed Church or the South Wood County Humane Society in Mary's name.
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Kathy Schneider
October 26, 2023
We still remember Mary so fondly and miss her. She made everyone feel like part of the family and always had time for a heartfelt conversation. She will always be loved and missed.
Marlene Zahorski
October 27, 2022
Dear Mary, can't believe it's been 2 years already. You are truly missed. Especially those Sunday dinners.
Del
November 3, 2020
She will always be a special person to all who knew her. D. King
Marvin Jacobs
November 2, 2020
One of my favorite people...and one of my favorite families! So sorry Howard, Kathy, Dean, Dave, Dawn, and Karl for your loss! Feel very honored that you reached out to ask me to officiate at her funeral, and feel even more sorry that I couldn't! Lots of wonderful memories of Mary! She was a hoot! Love and sympathy to you all. May God grant you His comfort and peace.
Duwana Pelton
November 2, 2020
I feel si blessed to have known her. She always made me feel like one of the family. She will be missed dearly.
Dave and Duwana Pelton
Brad & Dori Meloche
November 2, 2020
Howie,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
We are so sorry to here of Mary’s passing, you sure had a wonderful lady there !
Your friends from Lettuce Lake
Brad & Dori Meloche
David and Rhonda Carrell
November 1, 2020
May the Lord wrap his comforting arms around your family. We've all lost a real treasure, but heaven has certainly welcomed an angel. Prayers for your comfort.
Bobby & Pat (LL) Circone Franklin, MA
November 1, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jeff & Kathy Schneider
November 1, 2020
Mary meant so much to us. She always made us feel like family. All the good times we had camping together will be embedded in our memories forever. She will be missed more than words can say by all who had the privilege to know her. Rest in peace our sweet Mary.
Bobby & Pat Circone
November 1, 2020
Our sympathy to the Greenway family. For your loss and our loss.
Mary was the person who brought the rainbow after the storm. Always a absolute pleasure to know and to share times/years with. We met in Florida in 2001 and friends to this day. We will surely miss Mary but we know she is in God's hands now.
Kathy Knuteson
November 1, 2020
Dear Greenway family,
I'm so sorry for your unexpected loss! Mary was such a nice person. I remember when I was with my nephews camping at Star Lake and Mary and Howard were there. Mary invited us over for a home made meal. It was nice time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Knuteson
Daniel & Shawn Joling
November 1, 2020
Howard, Kathy, Dean, David Dawn and Karl,
Our deepest condolences to all of you and your family. A sweet lady and now home to watch and wait for you all. May the good memories last and may your loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother be long remembered as the grand lady she always was here on earth.
Marlene Zahorski
November 1, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I know Mary will truly be missed. Love Marlene
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