Rosemary Chris

Rosemary Chris, age 92, of Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen under the tender care of Hope Hospice.

A Mass of Christian burial was held for the family on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Father Timothy Oudenhoven presided. Interment took place at the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Rosemary was born on Nov. 19, 1928, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Ohlinger) Apfelbeck in Colby. She was united in marriage to Clarence Chris on January 18, 1962. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1995.

Rosemary liked sewing and gardening. She also prayed the Rosary every day. Most importantly, Rosemary cherished her family.

Rosemary is survived by her five children: Pam (Gary) Leichtman of Dorchester, Mary (Grant) Burger of Athens, Cathy (Kenneth) Horacek of Athens, Jeff Chris and David Chris, both of Abbotsford; seven grandchildren: Eric (Tammy) Leichtman, Chad Leichtman, Tony (Audrey) Horacek, Amy (Matt) Thorson, Steve Horacek, Robby (Erica) Horacek and Emily (Al) Bohman; 12 great-grandchildren: Mia, Aiyana, Abbie, Easton, Jamisyn, Olivia, Bentley, Odin, Charlotte, Alex, Henry and Gary. She is further survived by three brothers: Arnold (Evie) Apfelbeck of Medford, Ray (Marlene) Apfelbeck of Wausau and Robert (Darlene) Apfelbeck of Mosinee; five sisters: Lucille Weber of Twin Lakes, Helen (Butch) Leu of Abbotsford, Patricia (Roy) Boneske of Athens, Agnes Weber of Antioch, Ill. and Dorothy (David) Kramas of Darien; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two children: Charles and Joan; six brothers: Claude, Hubert, Andrew, Leon and two in infancy, John and Gilbert Apfelbeck; and one sister, Bernice Trombly.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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