Marlay Kolz, of Wausau, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 60 years old. She was born on February 8, 1951 in Antigo a daughter of the late Herbert and Marjorie (Shimek) Kolz.
Miss Kolz graduated from Antigo High School and for the past 27 years has been employed at Northern Valley Industries in Wausau.
She was a strong advocate for breast cancer awareness.
Survivors include four sisters, Sandra (Harold) DeGraw, Oak Creek, Donna Arquette, St. Frances, Shari (Jon) Slinde, Port Washington, and Debra (Dale) Rank, Antigo; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and special friends, Pete Hahn and Ann Williams.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Mac Arquette.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday at Noon at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Omer Kelley will officiate. Entombment will take place in the Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Visitation will be Sunday from 10 a.m. - Noon at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Susan G. Komen for the Cure (www.komen.org) or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
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Marlay you are now with the angels...We will never forget you bubbling personality and all your caring things you did...you were one of a kind...My heart breaks but I know you are in a better place...please watch down on us Love you so much
SORRY ABOUT THE LOST,,,
While we didn't know you very well from City Walk, whenever we saw you, you were always happy and always made our day. May God Bless you, you will be sadly missed. Gary & Teri Windorski and Connie Fuhrman (Apt 202)
Marlay- It has been a long journey for you, and while we are glad you are no longer suffering, you will be missed dearly. The Thanksgiving celebration just won't be the same without you. I know how you so enjoyed seeing the little kids each year, and now, as Braxtin said, "Auntie Marlay is in heaven" you can watch over them and us all. It will be hard not having you there sipping your eggnog and taking all those silly pictures of us. We will miss you and we love you.
Kristen and Family
Marlay had a gift of fun and always was so generous to others.
We were saddened to learn Marlay has passed, and our hearts are with you all.
Jim and Fay Hendricks
Marlay we all miss you so much what will Thanksgiving be without you...we have such good memories...You were one special lady...Love you and remember to watch over us...
Marlay....I know you aren't suffering any more..I love and miss you so much. To bad you didn't get to meet Baby Teagan.He would have loved you too.
Marlay you were so loved...we will miss you so much, but you are at peace now with mom, dad and Mac...
Love You Sis...
We will miss her very much.
Our family will miss sharing holidays with Marlay. She was such an important person to our brother Pete.
Marlay Oct 2010.
Aunt Marlay,
I am certain that when you entered heaven you had Grandpa and Grandma waiting with open arms to welcome you. I know my Dad had to wait in line to welcome you!! We will miss you here so much!! I am thankful for all the wonderful memories that you have left here for us.
Going shopping with you the day after Thanksgiving was eventful every year!! You loved to shop in Milwaukee and your little legs carried you quickly so you could get it all done...and then some!!
The cut-out cookies were always delicious and made with so much love. They will certainly be missed this year. We will have to smile at the memory!!
Two weeks ago Nolan and I walked in a cancer walk and part of our tribute was to celebrate you for being in remission. At that time, I never would have imagined that I would have to say "good bye" to you so soon.
You were always happy and that is a memory of you I will never forget. Here are a few things that make me smile through my tears as I write this....You loved your Diet Coke, cows, music, The Young and the Restless, Paula Dean, anything pink for Breast Cancer and your family and friends.
I will miss you!!
Love,
Kim
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