Obit: Miller, Mary F. (1942 - 2012)
 
Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 
 
Surnames: Miller, Kastern, Haebig, Tollefson, Kozik
 
----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 05/19/2012
 
Miller, Mary F. (5 SEP 1942 - 17 MAY 2012)
 
Mary F. Miller, 69, of Loyal, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. The Rev. Keith Kitzhaber will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. 

Visitation will be held at Cuddie Funeral Home in Loyal on Monday, May 21, 2012, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. rosary service; and at the church on Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Mary Frances Kastern was born on Sept. 5, 1942, in Superior, WI, the daughter of Roman J. and Joan O. (Haebig) Kastern. She grew up and received her education in Superior, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1961. She then attended beauty school in Duluth, MN, and upon completion of her training, worked at My Lady Beauty Salon in Marshfield. 

She was united in marriage to James F. Miller on June 26, 1965, at St. John Catholic Church in Marshfield. They lived and farmed in Loyal where Mary was a homemaker and farm wife.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, where she taught CCD, and was a member of the Clark County Homemakers. Mary had many interests, but especially enjoyed writing poetry, knitting mittens and playing cards.

She is survived by her husband, James, of Loyal; five children: Theresa Miller of Marshfield, Lisa (Tim) Tollefson of Milton, David Miller of Loyal, Greg (Julie) Miller of Loyal, and Robert Miller (fiance' LeeAnn Kozik) of Loyal; five grandchildren: Christina Miller, Afton Tollefson, Brynn Tollefson, Brody Miller and Sarah Miller; three brothers: John (Lois) Kastern of Marshfield, William (Mary) Kastern of Chili and George (Sharen) Kastern of Sherwood, AR; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com .

Cuddie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.