Mary Veronica Bilodeau Age 72, of Rice Lake, WI, died Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Chetek, WI.

She was born on May 29, 1952 in New Richmond, WI to Clarence and Pauline (Kodesh) Bilodeau. Mary graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1970, and from WITI with degrees in Account Clerk and Marketing. She worked in a photo art store as manager and as a district manager. She was very involved in band, choir and DECA in High School, Girl Scouts, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Catholic Order of Foresters, Teens Encounter Christ and Fiate #13.

She is survived by her best friend, companion and caregiver - Ellie Saffert; the Kodesh Family, the Offord Family and the Saffert Family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Pauline Bilodeau; her stepmother, Loletta “Lou” Running Bilodeau; grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM Friday, October 18, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rice Lake, Bishop James Powers officiating, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rice Lake. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is serving and assisting the family with the arrangements.

Last Update: Oct 14, 2024 7:44 am CDT