Wanda Rose Obenchain
Tuesday, October 25, 1927
Date of Death:
Monday, November 23, 2015
Age:
88 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday December 07, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Christ United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Monday December 07, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Christ United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Notes
Burial will be at a later date, spring of 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 1927
Date of Death:
Monday, November 23, 2015
Age:
88 years old
Tuesday, October 25, 1927
Date of Death:
Monday, November 23, 2015
Age:
88 years old
Wanda Rose Obenchain
Wanda Rose Obenchain, 88, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.
Wanda was born in Warren Township, Minnesota on October 25, 1927 to Alfred and Erna (Foell) Ronnenberg. She graduated from Winona High School in 1946. Wanda attended Winona State and the University of Arizona and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Winona State Teachers College in 1950. She taught math in Hector, Hutchinson and at Central Junior High and Lourdes High Schools in Rochester.
Wanda met Raleigh Obenchain in 1958 and they married on December 17, 1960 at St. Martin’s in Winona. The couple made their home in Rochester. They both shared a joy of laughter and life and traveled together throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as to Great Britain and down under.
She loved playing games, bridge, cooking, traveling and crossword puzzles.
Wanda is survived by her husband; daughter Ann Obenchain of Lyons, Colorado; sisters Carol Evenson and Donna Ferdinansen, both of Winona, Gloria Blonde of Shawano, WI and many generations of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters Beverly Praxel and Janice Lee.
The memorial service for Wanda will be Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester, Minnesota with Pastor Nancy Wheeler-Handlon officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Christ United Methodist Church or the family.
Online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Wanda Rose Obenchain has received the following condolences.
Although it has been over sixty-two years since our paths have crossed, Raleigh, I'd like to extend my sympathy to you on the loss of your wife.
Sincerely,
Joann (Madlung) Wolfgram
Eau Claire, WI
God bless, kind lady.
Dear Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know she will be truly missed by you and your Dad.
Again my deepest sympathy.
Love Renee Maass
Dear Ann,
The loss of someone dear to us is never easy, but may you take comfort in the fact that you are surrounded by people who care for you. You and your family are in our hearts and minds.
Your friends at the Colorado Chautauqua Association
Obe and Ann,
Our thoughts are with you both. We will miss Wanda tremendously. We will hold onto our wonderful memories of times visiting her, coloring and hunting for Easter eggs, playing cards, and laughing with her, and getting her cards in the mail. She had such a fun spirit and as "Bevy's sister", she was a second great-grandma to my girls. May she rest in peace.
Love,
Mary, Emily & Ashley Hoffman
Obe and Ann
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Wanda as she made me laugh and displayed herself as a strong individual.
Gail Evenson
Obe and Ann,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. What fond memories we have of Wanda. We always looked forward to seeing her at family gatherings. She made us laugh and showed a genuine interest in our lives.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bob and Kim Lee and Family
OBE and Ann , May you know that Wanda had a Happy and wonderful life. She was a special Aunt and Im so happy that Carol (her sister )and I had the change to spend some time with her those last couple months. I know that she said she was tired and wanted to go home. Love to you both Cindy Brabbit
i did not know Wanda, but I do know she raised a wonderful daughter. My sincere condolences to Ann and your dad.
May she rest in peace.
Raleigh & Ann,
Even though we only knew Wanda for a short time, she touched our hearts and lives with her warm smile, genuine conversations and friendship and her strong faith and acceptance of meeting her Savior first. She will be missed.
The Taylor's
Lewis & Monica