Wanda Staples

Wanda Marie “T-Bird” Staples, age 75, of Danbury, passed away on March 10, 2017 at the Spooner Health Hospital. Wanda was born on December 28, 1941 in Knife Falls, WI to parents, Nancy (Churchill) and August Staples Sr. On January 11, 1960, Wanda enlisted in the United States Navy. After three years of service, she was honorably discharged on January 10, 1963. In life, Wanda was always a very active person. She liked just about every sport, especially: golf, tennis, bowling, broomball and volleyball. She loved to travel the world and visited many different countries during her endeavors. She will always be remembered for her loving, strong and free spirit. Preceding Wanda in death are her parents; brothers: Curtis Staples, Michael Staples, Lonnie Staples, Ward Staples Sr. and August Staples Jr. Wanda is survived by her siblings: Sandra (Archie) Cash, Lee Staples, Myrtle (Bob) Liebgott, Nancy (Bob) Kassl, Sander (Rita) Staples, Yvonne (Jerry) Winiecki and Joseph A. (Kathy) Staples; nieces: Chantell, Andrea, Julie, Kathy, Angel, Teresa, Shelly, Michelle, Bobbi, Leslie, JacQuie, Julie, Jeanette and Jill; nephews: Glen Ward Jr., Eugene, Jeremy and Christopher; best friend, Marlys Affeldt; and furry friend, Maynard the cat. The Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster with Father Mike Tupa officiating. Interment will be held at the Danbury Cemetery with full military honors commencing at the graveside. Pallbearers are Ronald Staples, Larry Livingston, David Hayden, Carlos Hernandez, Jim Hernandez and Shawn Songetay. Honorary Pallbearer, Jerry Winiecki. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com