Marie Cleveland

Marie Josephine "Mama Bear" Cleveland, 79, Ringle, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at her home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.

Marie was born October 27, 1936 in Oshkosh and raised by the late Norbert and Netta Kraimer. She married Russell Cleveland on July 30, 1957 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. The couple celebrated 57 years together prior to Russell's death on August 10, 2014.

Marie was a quiet and thoughtful woman, always more concerned for others than herself. She enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycling and 4 wheeling with Russell in their later years and raising vegetables in her garden and canning. Free time often found Marie playing checkers, Uno or Skipbo with family or quietly working on word searches.

Marie is survived by her loving daughters, Laurie (Thomas) Kleinschmidt and Judy (Rick Fecteau) Cleveland; grandchildren, Keli (Dusty Svacina) Kleinschmidt, Ashley (Harley) Schultz, Chrissy (John Ison) Hoff, Jeremey (Lisa) Baker and Amelia Cleveland; great-grandson, Gavin Svacina and soon-to-be great-grandson, Broderick Schultz; sisters, Mary Lou (Ron) Gajewski and Mary Ann Radtke; her beloved huskie, Angel and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her children, Russell Jr., Pat, Kathy, Margaret and John; and sisters, Barbara and Patsy.

Funeral service will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. Father Marion Talaga of Our Savior National Catholic Church will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 23 at Restlawn Memorial Park. You may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.

Marie was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and the family would like everyone attending the service to dress in their favorite Green Bay Packers apparel.