Jean Edwards

Jean Aldine Edwards, 73, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, surrounded by her family.

Jean was born May 16, 1942 in Wausau to the late Stephen and Aldine (Reinicke) Sobjeck. She is a graduate of Wausau High School and worked for a time at the Pied Piper Shoe Factory. While at Pied Piper, Jean met her future husband Kenneth Edwards and the two were married October 8, 1966 at the First Presbyterian Church. They were blessed with one daughter, Laurie, who Jean delighted in being a stay at home mother to.

Jean was a proper woman who reveled in being a mother and grandmother. She was always meticulous in her appearance and the care of her home. Jean enjoyed spending time outside in her garden with her roses, shopping, music and crafts.

Jean is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Kenneth; daughter, Laurie (Mike) Mohr of Marathon; grandchildren, Jacob, Rebecca and Grace Mohr all of Marathon; brother, Donald Sobjeck of Wausau; and nieces and nephews. She proceeded in death by her sister-in-law, Rita Sobjeck.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 11, 2015 at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. Pastor Joy Nelson-Jeffers will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. You may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.

A very special word of thanks goes to the nurses and staff of Garden Side Crossing at North Central Health Care and to Olivia Punke for their compassionate care for Jean and her family.