Marion Soderlund

Marion Soderlund, 85, of Wausau passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 24, 1929 in Chicago to the late Henry and Magdalen (Krachtus) Kastelberger. On February 13, 1954 Marion married Herbert Soderlund in Chicago. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1993. Marion worked as a secretary at Wausau West High School before retiring. For many years, she enjoyed spending time with her family at their cabin on Smokey Lake in Phelps. Her favorite past times included playing cards, pontoon boat rides, watching movies and traveling especially her many trips to Finland. She was a member of the Finnish Club, lifetime member of the Phelps Historical Society, Pittsburg Yacht Club of California and volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels.
Survivors include three sons, Eric (Mary) of Wausau, John (Theresa) of Madison, Peter (Lynda) of Plymouth, IN, six grandchildren, Laura of Eau Claire, Lenn of Madison, Lydia (Alex) Dawson of Hanover Park, ILL, Amanda (Chris) Reed of Madison, Paul (Christina) of Kokomo, IN, Leigh of South Bend, IN and two great grandchildren, Gavin and Evelyn Reed.
Marion was preceded in death by three sisters, Catherine, Helen and Betty and a very special friend, Eino Nassi.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau. Deacon Tom Tierney will officiate. Burial will be in the Town of Phelps Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Helke Funeral Home and again Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until the 6:00 p.m. service. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and the VNA for the care and kindness they gave Mom and our family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 903 S. 17th Ave., Suite B, Wausau, 54401.