- Valeria E. (Arts) Wacynski, Valeria Elaine (Arts) Wacynski, 80, of Wisconsin Rapids and Apache Junction, Ariz., completed her sojourn on earth Thurs day, Dec. 26, 2002, at Mayo Clinic Hos-pital in Scotts-dale, Ariz.Memorial services will be held over Val's ashes in Apache Junction and Wis consin Rapids at a later date.Val was born on June 2, 1922, in Marshfield, to John and Bardine Arts. S he married Richard J. Wacynski on Jan. 13, 1945, and together they had fo ur children.They spent the majority of their married life in Tomah and Wisconsin Rapi ds while enjoying winters in Apache Junction since their retirement. Val w orked various jobs over the years but is probably best known as "The Kni fe Lady" at the Flea Market in Adams where she spent her summers for the p ast 13 years. She was spiritually blessed by all of the kind people she m et there.She was also known for her vast knowledge of health, nutrition and supplem ents. Those who knew Val would attest to her vital health over the years u ntil she was hit by illness in May 2002. Although an early stage cancer w as removed in June and she was released without need for further treatmen t, her health continued to deteriorate. All testing done throughout the ye ar was inconclusive but an autopsy revealed additional cancer. Before h er illness, Val found joy in the company of others, especially playing car ds and relaxing at the casino.Survivors include her husband, Richard J. Wacynski, of Wisconsin Rapids a nd Apache Junction; children, Sondra Gray, San Francisco; Randy Alan, Arli ngton Heights, Ill.; Jay Wacynski, Apache Junction, and Nancy Grimes, Wisc onsin Rapids; two grandchildren, Alisa Rudd and Kayla Grimes; siblings, Vi ola Hoffman, Rudolph; Sister Mary Vincent, Green Bay; Vincent (Mary) Art s, Madison, and Virgil (Betty) Arts, Nekoosa.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother (Victor Arts).
You may visit her Web page at http:geocities.com/valew.Thank you to all whose paths crossed Val's and made her life more enjoyabl e. She will be deeply missed.
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1922 - 2002 (80 years)
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