Mary K. Sawicki, 60, of rural Tigerton, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident close to her home.
The former Mary Kay McGraw was born on June 19, 1953, in Appleton to John and Cele (Steinhauer) McGraw. She was raised in the Leopolis area and graduated from Marion High School in 1972. Mary went on to receive a degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and later earned her master’s from UW-Green Bay.
She was united in marriage on July 2, 1994, to Craig S. Sawicki in Oshkosh. Mary worked as a counselor for more than 20 years with Winnebago County Behavioral Health in Oshkosh. She retired in 2008, and the couple moved north to build their dream home in the town of Morris, Shawano County.
Mary was employed part time with North Central Health Care, Wausau, continuing her work with the mentally handicapped. She was an avid reader who liked reading mysteries and fiction novels. Mary enjoyed going on long walks with their yellow lab, Swick, and taking care of her sister, Judy. She cherished her home in the Northwoods and especially loved her husband of 19 years.
Survivors include her husband, Craig, and a daughter, Katie Sawicki, of Oklahoma. There are two sisters, Judy Tardiff and Kelly (Patrick) Rogers, both of Clintonville. There is a half-brother, Jim Lockery, of New York. There are two brothers-in-law, Randy (Pat) Sawicki and Bruce (Maryjane) Sawicki, both of Oshkosh. She is further survived by two nieces, Katie and Megan; two nephews, Mitchell and Kevin; and many other relatives and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Craig Jr.; and two brothers-in-law, Bert Tardiff and Gary Sawicki.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Leopolis. The Rev. Patrick Lloyd officiated, and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday at the church.
The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, assisted the family.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Mary’s name.
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