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.