Anna M. “Marie” Conrad
Anna Mae “Marie” Conrad, 85, of Arcadia, died peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice, Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Marie was born February 8, 1939, to Paul and Euphrosine (Giemza) Sobieck. Raised in rural Independence, Marie attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School and graduated from Independence High School. She was united in marriage to Eldon Conrad at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, October 8, 1960. Eldie and Marie moved to Arcadia and together raised six children, all who grew up knowing the values of hard work, helping their neighbors and serving their community.
Marie devoted her life to her faith and family, and always made sure there was plenty to go around. She was a member of Holy Family Parish and the PCCW. Marie’s life-long passion was cooking and baking, skills that she shared with her family as well as her community when she worked as a waitress and cook at various restaurants and establishments. Marie loved it when people came to her home and enjoyed the food she prepared and visits over coffee. If anyone ever left Marie’s house hungry, it was their own fault, as she usually ensured her guests would not only leave fed, but their arms would be full of leftovers and baked goods.
Marie is survived by her children: Renee (James) Campbell of Shawano, Renette (April) Wardlow of Springfield, MO, Richard of Arcadia, Rollie (Dana) Conrad of Arcadia, Randy “Fritz” (Traci Risberg) of Independence, and Becky (Matthew) Koby of Holmen; grandchildren: Kyle (Brea) Campbell, Katie (Matt) Frank, Michael (Hannah) Wardlow, Andrew (Tiffany) Wardlow, Braden (Nikki) Conrad, Lauren Conrad, Malaina (Cameron) Krueger, Alonna Conrad, Broden Conrad, Jacob Kaczmarek and Jayse Koby; four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way; five step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Bonnie Leuthen; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 2010; son, Eldon Jr. in infancy; grandson, Logan Conrad; brothers: Ray, Everett, Ralph, Paul Jr., Adrian, Duane and Robert Sobieck; sisters: Roberta in infancy, Esther Bisek, Elizabeth “Betty” Dascher, and Ruth Wegman; and many in-laws and other relatives.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Michael’s the Archangel Catholic Church in North Creek with Father Kyle Laylan officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, rural Arcadia. Following the burial, family and friends are welcome to celebrate Marie’s life, beginning at noon at the Arcadia Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to “Family Wishes”. To express condolences to her family online, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.
