Mary A. Stieber

Mary A. Stieber, 82, Marathon, died Saturday October 25, 2014 at her home, under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 8, 1932, in the town of Belle Plaine, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dillenburg) Brunner. On July 2, 1955, she married Jerome H. Stieber at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. He preceded her in death August 28, 2012. Mary graduated from Shawano High School in 1949 and from St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. For 33 years, Mary was a nurse which to her meant going above and beyond in caring for others. Providing nursing care to members of the community allowed Mary to share the many gifts God gave her. Our mom was happiest when she was able to provide care and comfort to those who needed it. She was born to be a nurse. Through the years, Mary was an active member of St. Mary's Parish, Marathon, where she had served as a Eucharistic Minister, sang in the adult choir and was a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women. Survivors include her five children, Scott (Beth) Stieber, Wausau, Brian Stieber, Marathon, Lori (Scott) Schutte, Rib Mountain, Lisa (Joseph) Breaman, Merrill, and Beth (Mike) Martin, Madison. Thirteen grandchildren: Erik Moore and Sarah (Brien) Neudeck; Marissa and Brad Stieber and Adam McKaig; Kate (Derek) Hilmershausen and William Schutte; Joseph, David, John and Nicholas Breaman and Alyssa (Jacob) Anderson; and Benjamin Martin. Three great grandchild: Aiden and Ava Neudeck and Ledger Breaman. Two brothers, Martin Brunner and Michael (Darla) Brunner, all of Shawano, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon and again on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. There will be parish rosary at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Marathon funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary's School or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the caregivers from TLC. Their services allowed our mom to remain in the comfort of her home during her last days. The family would also like to recognize the friendship and assistance provided by Diane and Keith Borchardt and Mary Pilgrim. Heartfelt appreciation to Father Joe for his support as well as the thoughts, prayers and visits he gave so freely to Mary and her family.