Obituaries

Verna Mae Chapman

Nov 04, 1932 - Mar 23, 2023

of Niagara, passed away Thursday March 23, 2023, at Optalis Healthcare in Kingsford. She was born November 4, 1932; daughter of the late Bert and Violet (Arndt) Johnson. Verna graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1951. She married Eugene Chapman on June 30, 1951 and was employed in the family business until retirement.

Verna is survived by one son, Gene and daughter-in-law Janet of Coleman; three grandchildren: Kyle (Missy) Chapman, Leslie (Jon) Talbot, and Brian (Natasha) Chapman, along with seven great grandchildren. She is further survived by brother-in-law, Richard Stebbins; and Little Sister, Maria.

Verna belonged to Grace Lutheran Church in Pembine and was a member of the Big Sisters Organization and Rain Dancers. She enjoyed snowmobiling and taking many bus trips to plays around the state.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; brothers and sisters-in-law: Richard (Arlene) Johnson, Clayton (Kathryn) Johnson, Donald (Joanne) Johnson; sister, Betty Stebbins; and special friend, Marge Gunville.

Services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Pembine on Monday April 10. Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of her funeral at 11am. Lunch will be served following funeral. Burial will be at the Hillcrest Chapman Family Cemetery on Chapman Road in Niagara, Wisconsin.

Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting Verna’s family with arrangements.

Visitation

Monday Apr 10, 2023, 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church [map]

Funeral Service

Monday Apr 10, 2023, 11:oo a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church [map]

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Peggy Bjorkman Dick

So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Condolences Gene, to you and your family Praying you share many good memories as you gather to mourn her passing.

Eisbrenner Family

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Verna. May words of encouragement uplift your spirit at this difficult time. Death is never easy but to know Verna lived a full life with such a loving family and so many close friend comforting. In the hard times to come may the many wonderful memories of of her life also give you comfort. Something we have personally found to be of great comfort are the thoughts expressed in the Bible at John 5:28 “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out “. May God Jehovah comfort you as you move forward from this profoundly sad time in your life.