Rhonda Jakel

Rhonda Kay Jakel, age 51, of Curtiss, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, under the tender care of hospice.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. Rev. Donald Bruce will preside. Family and friends are welcome from 4 p.m. until time of the funeral, Wednesday, at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Rhonda was born on April 1, 1969, the daughter of Larry Cooper and Dianne Bargenquast in Marshfield. She received a degree from Midstate Technical College in Marshfield in respiratory therapy. Rhonda worked at Aspirus Hospital in Medford for 25 years as a registered respiratory therapist.

Rhonda was united in marriage to Thomas Jakel on October 21, 1995, at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. Her most important thing in life was raising and loving her children. Rhonda loved taking family vacations and especially loved being on any beach. She loved playing violin, collecting and decorating her house that she loved with antiques and photography. Most importantly, Rhonda was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.

Rhonda is survived by her husband, Tom; her two children: Jesse and Josie; four sisters and two brothers: Laura (Daniel) Murray, Chris (Brittney) Esselman, Lindsay Brandner, Cassie (Tim) Schafer, Carrie Korth and Larry Cooper, Jr. She is further survived by her mother, Dianne (Ray) Esselman; her father, Larry (Linda) Cooper; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Evelyn Bargenquast, and her greatgrandparents, Willard and Meta Brunner.

We encourage those in attendance to abide by the COVID-19 guidelines by sanitizing, wearing a mask (if able) and social distancing.

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

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