LaFond, Rita Ann
Rita Ann LaFond, age 79, of 1502 Kuhl Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life with her daughters by her side on Sunday morning, June 12, 2011, at the family residence. Rita was born on May 15, 1932, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Quirin and Irma Kerscher Delsman. Rita attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. She continued her education at Iowa State University from 1950 to 1954, where she received her bachelor's degree in home economics. Rita belonged to the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.
She was employed with the Manitowoc Public School system for 26 years, retiring as the head of the home economics department. Rita married James J. LaFond on Dec. 27, 1955, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2000. Rita was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, former member of the Christian Women of Holy Innocents, eucharist minister for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, American Home Economics Association, Manitowoc County Professional Home Economics Association, and P.E.O. Chaper J. She also was a longtime poll worker and chairperson for local and county elections.
She is survived by two daughters: Michele Marie LaFond and her fiance, Glenn Czechanski, Manitowoc; Suzanne (Kevin) Hedican, Aurora, Colo.; two grandsons: Gavin Hedican and Quinn Hedican; one sister: Bernice Meany, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Quirin and Irma Delsman; husband: James LaFond; one son: Michael James LaFond; two brothers: Roman and Paul Delsman.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Kenn Nelesen. The visitation will continue on Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m.
Online condolences can be sent to www.harriganparisidefuneralhome.com .
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on June 13, 2011
Rita Ann LaFond, age 79, of 1502 Kuhl Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life with her daughters by her side on Sunday morning, June 12, 2011, at the family residence. Rita was born on May 15, 1932, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Quirin and Irma Kerscher Delsman. Rita attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. She continued her education at Iowa State University from 1950 to 1954, where she received her bachelor's degree in home economics. Rita belonged to the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.
She was employed with the Manitowoc Public School system for 26 years, retiring as the head of the home economics department. Rita married James J. LaFond on Dec. 27, 1955, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2000. Rita was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, former member of the Christian Women of Holy Innocents, eucharist minister for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, American Home Economics Association, Manitowoc County Professional Home Economics Association, and P.E.O. Chaper J. She also was a longtime poll worker and chairperson for local and county elections.
She is survived by two daughters: Michele Marie LaFond and her fiance, Glenn Czechanski, Manitowoc; Suzanne (Kevin) Hedican, Aurora, Colo.; two grandsons: Gavin Hedican and Quinn Hedican; one sister: Bernice Meany, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Quirin and Irma Delsman; husband: James LaFond; one son: Michael James LaFond; two brothers: Roman and Paul Delsman.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Kenn Nelesen. The visitation will continue on Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m.
Online condolences can be sent to www.harriganparisidefuneralhome.com .
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on June 13, 2011
LaFond, Rita Ann
Rita Ann LaFond, age 79, of 1502 Kuhl Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life with her daughters by her side on Sunday morning, June 12, 2011, at the family residence. Rita was born on May 15, 1932, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Quirin and Irma Kerscher Delsman. Rita attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. She continued her education at Iowa State University from 1950 to 1954, where she received her bachelor's degree in home economics. Rita belonged to the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.
She was employed with the Manitowoc Public School system for 26 years, retiring as the head of the home economics department. Rita married James J. LaFond on Dec. 27, 1955, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2000. Rita was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, former member of the Christian Women of Holy Innocents, eucharist minister for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, American Home Economics Association, Manitowoc County Professional Home Economics Association, and P.E.O. Chaper J. She also was a longtime poll worker and chairperson for local and county elections.
She is survived by two daughters: Michele Marie LaFond and her fiance, Glenn Czechanski, Manitowoc; Suzanne (Kevin) Hedican, Aurora, Colo.; two grandsons: Gavin Hedican and Quinn Hedican; one sister: Bernice Meany, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Quirin and Irma Delsman; husband: James LaFond; one son: Michael James LaFond; two brothers: Roman and Paul Delsman.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Kenn Nelesen. The visitation will continue on Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m.
Online condolences can be sent to www.harriganparisidefuneralhome.com .
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on June 13, 2011
Rita Ann LaFond, age 79, of 1502 Kuhl Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life with her daughters by her side on Sunday morning, June 12, 2011, at the family residence. Rita was born on May 15, 1932, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Quirin and Irma Kerscher Delsman. Rita attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. She continued her education at Iowa State University from 1950 to 1954, where she received her bachelor's degree in home economics. Rita belonged to the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.
She was employed with the Manitowoc Public School system for 26 years, retiring as the head of the home economics department. Rita married James J. LaFond on Dec. 27, 1955, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2000. Rita was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, former member of the Christian Women of Holy Innocents, eucharist minister for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, American Home Economics Association, Manitowoc County Professional Home Economics Association, and P.E.O. Chaper J. She also was a longtime poll worker and chairperson for local and county elections.
She is survived by two daughters: Michele Marie LaFond and her fiance, Glenn Czechanski, Manitowoc; Suzanne (Kevin) Hedican, Aurora, Colo.; two grandsons: Gavin Hedican and Quinn Hedican; one sister: Bernice Meany, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Quirin and Irma Delsman; husband: James LaFond; one son: Michael James LaFond; two brothers: Roman and Paul Delsman.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Kenn Nelesen. The visitation will continue on Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m.
Online condolences can be sent to www.harriganparisidefuneralhome.com .
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on June 13, 2011
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