Rhonda Kay Jakel

1969-2021

Rhonda Kay Jakel, age 51, of Curtiss, passed away on Friday, Mar. 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family under the tender care of hospice. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. Rev. Donald Bruce officiated. Family and friends were welcome from 4 p.m. until time of funeral Wednesday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford was entrusted with the arrangements. We encouraged those in attendance to abide by the Covid-19 guidelines by sanitizing, wearing a mask (if able) and social distancing.

Rhonda was born on Apr. 1, 1969, the daughter of Larry Cooper and Dianne Bargenquast in Marshfield. Rhonda worked at Aspirus Hospital in Medford for 25 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Rhonda was united in marriage to Thomas Jakel on Oct. 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 great-grandparents, Willard and Meta Brunner.

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

She received a degree from Midstate Technical College in Marshfield in Respiratory Therapy.

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