Mary Jane Furger

Mary Jane Furger, 81, Marathon, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born April 14, 1941, in Marathon, daughter of the late Philip Knauf Sr. and Alexia (Gertschen) Knauf. At a young age, Mary Jane’s mother passed away and she was raised by her stepmother, Delores (Fischer) Knauf. On April 28, 1962, she married LaVerne Furger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.

Mary Jane graduated from Marathon High School in 1959. She was employed at Wausau Insurance on the high-risk underwriting business policies team until her retirement in 1996. She enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, playing cards, cooking, baking, picking berries, attending grandchildren’s events, and spending time with friends and family.

Mostimportantlyshewasagoodlistener,friend,mother,wife,grandmother and great-grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, LaVerne Furger, Marathon, her two sons: James (Norma) Furger, Lodi and Robert (Connie) Furger, Marathon; five grandchildren: Jenna (Ryan) Larson, New Glarus, Larissa (Cory) Reinen, Cottage Grove, Sierra Furger, Madison, Zachary (Tara) Furger, Marathon and Kailey Furger, Wausau; two great-grandchildren: Adalyn and Owen Furger, Marathon; her siblings: Philip “Butch” Knauf Jr., James (Rose) Knauf and Tom Knauf, all of Marathon; brother-in-law, Gerry Klinger, Rhinelander, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides Mary Jane’s parents and stepmother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Klinger, and brother, Larry Knauf.

The funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier and Deacon Bryan Hilts presided. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Peterson/KraemerFuneralHome,Marathon,isinchargeof arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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