Mary F. La Porte, 72, died Monday, Oct. 28th at her place of residence in Kronenwetter, after her fight against cancer. She was born on Oct. 1, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Leon and Emily Sucharski. On March 3, 1987, she married Arthur 'Skip' La Porte in Minneapolis, MN. He survives. Mary graduated from St. Mary's school of Nursing in Milwaukee, WI. She worked as a Registered Nurse at various nursing homes in WI. Later, she joined her husband in the building and selling of homes. Mary and her husband Skip, moved several times to different states, finally coming back to the Wausau area in 2013, where they made their home in Kronenwetter. Mary considered their moves as adventures. She was also an artist and was contracted to do several pencil sketches. She shared her drawings with family and friends. She spent hours on watercolor drawings, ceramics and basket weaving. She loved Art. She also enjoyed reading, gardening and had a love for horses.  Survivors include her husband, Arthur (Skip) La Porte, step-children Kevin (Sheri) La Porte, Aniwa; Karen (Dennis) Connor and Kurt (Tammy) La Porte, both from Ringle, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, her sister-in-law's Cathy Sucharski, Citrus Heights, CA and Diane Berry, Cane Creek, AZ, three nephews, two nieces and special friend Judy Weston, Logan, UT.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Simon and Michael Sucharski. Mary's wish was to be cremated without funeral services. In memory of Mary, a donation can be made to R.E.G.I. (Raptor Education Group, Inc) of Antigo.