Angela Chelmo

Angela Jean “Angie” Chelmo, age 50, of Frederic, WI, passed away at her home on Thursday morning, March 31, 2016. Angela was born in Red Wing, MN, on September 7, 1965, a daughter of the late Ralph and Norma (Marrow) Kirchner. She attended public schools in Ellsworth, WI and was a 1984 graduate of Ellsworth High School. Angie also attended classes and received training to become a Registered Nurse. She moved with her parents to Webster, WI, shortly after graduation. On November 2, 1985, Angie was united in marriage to Gordon Lee “Gordy” Chelmo. The ceremony was performed at the Siren United Methodist Church in Siren, WI. Angie was employed as a nurse at Capeside Cove Good Samaritan Center in Siren and at the Frederic Care Center in Frederic until 2001. A few years later she became a staff member of Siren United Methodist Church, serving as the church secretary for six years. Angie was a talented artist and loved crafting that included cross-stitching, sewing, and quilting, as well as water color painting, making doll houses, and floral arranging. She was also musically inclined and took great delight playing the piano and accordion. An incredibly amazing and remarkable person, Angie was hard-working and strong-willed, and loving, kind, caring, and giving. Family and friends reveled at Angie’s great skills in the kitchen, as she was an amazing cook. She also received a great deal of pleasure from her Solomon Island Eclectus Parrot, named Ruby, and her Basset Hound that she named Webster. Angie is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Norma Kirchner; and her brother, Joseph Kirchner. She is survived by her husband, Gordy; their sons, John Chelmo and Sonny Chelmo; a sister, Susie (Lee) Robbins; nieces, nephews and their spouses; Jamie (Angie) Kirchner, Jenny (Randy) Hanson, Steve Stoetzel, Sean (Kristin) Robbins, and Connor Robbins; as well as many great nieces and great nephews. Angie is also survived by her “extended family:” Dave McConnell, Gail and Steve Ward, and Mary and William Yambrick. The memorial service honoring the life of Angie Chelmo will be conducted at 11:00 am (visitation 9:30 to 11:00 am), Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Siren United Methodist Church at 24025 First Ave. in Siren, WI, with Pastor Eddie Crise officiating. A fellowship luncheon will follow the service. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.