Mildred E. Gruny

Mildred E."Milly" Gruny 85, Marathon, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 9, 1921 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Heil) Karlen. On June 2, 1941, she married Raymond J. Lang in Marathon, he preceded in death on July 20, 1965. On August 8, 1969, she married Adolph Gruny Jr. in Marathon, he survives. Milly was a member of the National Farmers Organization. Among her many interests, she enjoyed gardening, quilting, crocheting and most of all, spending time with her family and many grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Adolph Gruny Jr., Marathon; five children, Rosalie (Anthony) Michlig, town of Emmet, Joann Baumann, Milwaukee, Larry Lang, town of Emmet, Norma Jean (Ed) Fricke, Springfield, S.D. and Diane Lang, Hope Valley, R.I.; four siblings, Adeline Schara, town of Emmet, Alex (Lorraine) Karlen, town of Emmet, Joe (Dorothy) Karlen, Wausau and Edwin (Jeanette) Karlen, Stevens Point; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and first husband, Raymond, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Terry Baumann; one granddaughter, Shawn Fricke; and one brother, Clarence Karlen. The funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. Rev. Barnabas Kyea will preside. Burial will be in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Halder. Friends may call on Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com