Service Details
Funeral services will be held for immediate family on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 12:00 O’Clock Noon at the Draeger- Langendorf funeral Home. All are invited to view Shelly’s services via livestream by visiting her obituary on the funeral home website. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial remembrances to St. Joseph Indian School, 1301 Main St., Chamberlain, SD be considered.
Michele M. “Shelly” Chapman, age 65 of Racine, passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
Shelly was born in Milwaukee on November 9, 1955, a daughter of Ervin and Luella (nee: Fochs) Ottelien.
On August 2, 1975, at St. Rita Catholic Church in Racine, she was united in marriage to Warren C. Chapman.
Shelly was employed in Labor and Management for over twenty years with Target and because of illness, retired from her retail career with TJ Max where she had been employed for over 10 years.
Her joys in life included her children and grandchildren, being up north, taking pictures of wildlife, riding her four-wheeler and long walks. Shelly was also a member of the St. Sebastian Catholic Church. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandma.
Survivors include her husband, Warren; her mother, Luella Ottelien; her three children, Jessica (Gary Jr.) Anders, Sara (James) Svendsen, and Chad (Alyssa) Chapman; her grandchildren, Nicholas and Cassidy Anders, Chad and Ivona Chapman, Joseph Langenfeld, Jordan Perkins, Maddison, Savannah and James Svendsen Jr., and her siblings, Terry (Terri) Ottelien, Catie Melnik, Greg (Barb) Ottelien, and Mike (Jean) Ottelien.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be held for immediate family on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 12:00 O’Clock Noon at the Draeger- Langendorf funeral Home. All are invited to view Shelly’s services via livestream by visiting her obituary on the funeral home website. https://youtu.be/Nyvt0SIR0-k Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial remembrances to St. Joseph Indian School, 1301 Main St., Chamberlain, SD be considered.
Roger and Ruth Hogsett says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chapman family in this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Chris and Denise Marschner says
So sorry for your loss Warren, may she rest in peace. Condolences to your family also. Hugs to you all.
Patrick Kachellek says
My deepest condolences to Shelly’s family and friends.
Shelly had a wonderful heart and it is no doubt she loved her husband Warren and all her family very much. I will always cherish the memories of her and her family up north and at their home. Even through the years I have not had the chance to see her, I will forever remember how she always welcomed me and made me feel as a part of her family.
God Bless.
Love and Prayers,
-Patrick & Cheri Kachellek
Barbara price tjmaxx says
Love and peace to you always Shelley I’m glad I had the chance to meet and work with you. Love always and prayers to your family.
Tim Anderson says
My deepest condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. Shelly was a wonderful woman, and friend for so many years. She was like a sister to me, and I loved her dearly. She will be loved and missed by many. May you Rest In Peace, my dear friend. I am honored to have known you.
Martha Mckenzie says
My Dear friend/sister Sara so sorry for your loss praying for your and your family. Your mom was such an amazing woman and will be truly missed. Love you Sara
Cheri Salamone says
Shelly was a good friend and had a heart of gold. She will be sadly missed. My prayers are with the family. Rest in peace Shelly.
Darlene Taylor says
Shelly and I worked together for many years she was such a good friend with a heart of gold I am so glad we got to share memories a few weeks ago, really going to miss talking to her ,my heart hurts for your family rest in piece my friend.
Ed and Karen Larsen and Family says
We had great times. Freezing in a tent deer hunting, playing cards, and having suppers together just to name a few.
Jenni Viscusi says
You are all in my thoughts today as you come together to remember your Wife/Daughter/Mom/Sister/Grandma. She is forever in my mind has a woman who led life with strength and pride in everything she touched. As you move forward knowing she is at rest and no longer hurting, lend each other your own strengths, she would want to see you all together smiling and laughing. Much love!