Marcella (Sally) Gaffney died peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Ministry St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on June 15, 1922, in Medford, WI, the second child to Martin and Rose (Hellmann) Diers. During her childhood her family moved to the rural Marshfield area where she grew up. She was a devote Catholic and member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bakerville where her uncle once served as pastor. Sally was an active member of the Christian Mothers Organization and for many years helped with weddings, funeral luncheons and parish fundraisers. During her later years she continued to support these endeavors and enjoyed a good "church dinner." Sally grew up believing in hard work and always making the most of the opportunities given her. She was a great cook and as a young woman owned and operated The North Side Restaurant in Marshfield where she met her husband Robert (Bob) Gaffney who was just home from WWII. They married at Corpus Christi and bought a home in the Town of Cameron. There they raised their children. Until recently hospitalized, she remained in the family home until the time of her death. She will forever be remembered for her independent spirit and deep faith. The love of her life was being a parent. Sally always enjoyed being part of the activities involving her children. She was an active parent in the PTA, 4-H and volunteered at the school forest. She was a pioneer in her generation pursuing a full career outside the home. In the late 50"s she began selling Studio Girl Cosmetics and later went on to open Studio Girl Studio located on 3rd Street. She then discovered Beeline Fashions, a party plan women's clothing line and became a stylist demonstrator and later district manager. She thrived on wearing the latest in clothing apparels and the social interaction her career brought her. She was employed with Beeline Fashions for over twenty years. Deep sadness hit her life with the sudden motorcycle death of her third child Gerald. Working was good therapy. Years later, her heart was again broken with the death of her youngest daughter Linda following a seven year battle with bone cancer. Sally was constantly at her daughter's side as a caregiver, loving parent and grandparent. Until late in their golden years, to getaway from the business world that was so much a part of both of their lives, Sally and Bob enjoyed their summers up north on Pier Lake. It's there that Sally enjoyed the peacefulness of the lake and a great book. Her children and grandchildren will always remember her for making the "best apple pie." It was her trademark at every family gathering. She enjoyed cooking and loved entertaining. She looked forward to holding the "babies" and took joy in watching her grandchildren parent. Sally and her sisters were icons at local Marshfield restaurants and would later gather for a good game of cards. At home, Sally could be found with book in hand or working on a needlework project. She loved watching the Packers and caring for her bird Pat. Sally lived a full life centered in her love of God religiously praying her daily rosary. Today she rests hearing the words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Sally was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, two children and a granddaughter. She is survived by daughter Donna Siemers (Dale) Stillwater, MN; sons Don Gaffney (Eileen) Marshfield; Bob Gaffney (Wendy) Wausau, WI, grandchildren Gretchen Romain (Ron) Hastings, MN; Heidi Howe (Matthew) Woodbury, MN; Abby Grommesch (Steve) Burnsville, MN; Rebecca Barott (Ryan) Minneapolis, MN; Dawn Gillin (Ed) West Grove, PA; Rochelle Niggemann (Aaron) Marshfield; Brandon Kay, Dallas, TX; Shannon Kay (Deanna) Mosinee; Bridgett Gawlik (Josh) Woodbury, MN; Justin Gaffney (Emily) Wausau, WI., eighteen great-grandchildren, sisters Isabelle Kroening, Helen Hofmann, Marie Bohman, Nita Diers and Rosina (Clyde) Elhert along with many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:30am Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bakerville with Fr. Sebastian Venni officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery followed by a meal at the church hall. Visitations will be on Saturday at the church from 10am until time of services with a Parish Council of Catholic Women rosary at 9:45am Saturday at the church. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com