Sally A. Valenta, of Luxemburg, died Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay. She was 77 years old. She was born on September 14, 1937 in Antigo, a daughter of Ray and Mary (Wyrwas) Babcock.
Sally was raised in Antigo, confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church and graduated Antigo High School with the class of 1955. She worked at Muir Photo Lab and Waltz Photo Lab in Ohio for several years. On September 21, 1957 she married Robert Wiskofske at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. Together the couple had three children. He preceded her in death on January 4, 1969. She married Gary Valenta on February 7, 1970 at Peace Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on October 26, 1989.
She enjoyed playing cards and trips to the casino.
Survivors include a daughter Barbara (Roger) Mikelson, Antigo; a son Shawn (Kay) Wiskofske, Wausau; a sister, Sharon (Jep) Lombardo, Antigo; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her companion of many years, Jerry Kugel.
In addition to her husbands she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Wildman and a brother, James Babcock, Sr.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. David Karolus officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 - 7:00 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
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Barb,Shawn and families.We were so sorry to hear about your mom,and grandmother.Have not seen her for a while but spent lots of time with her and Gary as you know.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Our deepest sympathy God bless you. Judy ,Judy and Charlie,Charlie
So sorry to hear this. Sally was my cousin. Our entire family had many good times. Especially the family reunions. Sally always was upbeat with a smile on her face. She will be missed by all. Rest in peace Sally. I wish I could have been there today.
Love from Carol Dettman-Smith.
Sally Valenta, you will be missed very much. You were the most kind & caring person. Your hold Family is in my prayers. Will never forget when you sold me the Barbershop. You are now another kind of an Angel ! So sorry I can't be with the Family Thur do to a doctor appointment . Love & Hugs to all
Shawn, Kay & Jess, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Patrick, Karrye & Kenzie.
To the family of Sally ~
"There's a road that's made of memories that goes from heart to heart. There's a bridge of special feelings made of all the joys you once shared" May those memories bring you peace in your time of sorrow ~
Our sympathies ~
Steve and Kathy Jensen
Camping at Surewood Forest Campgrounds. Getting the whole gang together for a campfire!
our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Stu and tracy brown and anna
Shawn and Barbie, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am not going to be able to attend because I just lost my mom recently. Sally loved you kids dearly.
My sweet cousin will be sadly missed - her joy of life was catching and she could always make me laugh. I loved her special nickname for me. I love you, Sally...
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