FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN.
VISITATION: 1/2 hour prior to service on Thursday at the funeral home.
INTERMENT: Will be next to her father in the Lake Emma Cemetery north of Park Rapids.
SURVIVORS: Her son, Brian Filtz of Park Rapids, MN; six grandchildren: Andrew, Isaac, Brian, Bailie, Nevaeh and Athen; her mother, Verna Ronnebaum of Park Rapids; four brothers: Samuel, Russ Allan, Wayne (Cheryl) and Richard (Sheila) all of Park Rapids; her grandmother, Blanch Hagen of Park Rapids; as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
RHONDA JANE FILTZ
September 6, 1958 – July 31, 2010
Rhonda Jane Filtz, age 51 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2010 after being airlifted to the Innovis Health Center in Fargo, ND.
Rhonda was born on September 6, 1958 in Park Rapids, MN to Henry and Verna (Hagen) Ronnebaum. It was in Park Rapids that she attended public school and grew into womanhood. She was united in marriage to Robin Filtz in February of 1977. They were blessed with one son, Brian. The young couple made their home in Bloomington, MN where Rhonda devoted herself to making a loving home for her husband and son. In addition to caring for her family, Rhonda also ran a catering business in the south metro area of the Twin Cities. For many years, Rhonda worked for the FMS Corporation where she assembled fluorescent light bulbs. In 1995, she returned to Park Rapids where she helped care for her ailing father. Later she gained employment working for the Dairy Queen and Jack Pine Java in Park Rapids. Rhonda was a very creative person who spent much time in using her artistic talents in doing wood burning projects and making beautiful mirrors that she sold throughout the area. She had the gift of hospitality and was well known for organizing special celebrations for family and friends which she planned and decorated to make their special day especially memorable.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Brian Filtz of Park Rapids, MN; six grandchildren: Andrew, Isaac, Brian, Bailie, Nevaeh and Athen; her mother, Verna Ronnebaum of Park Rapids; four brothers: Samuel, Russ Allan, Wayne (Cheryl) and Richard (Sheila) all of Park Rapids; her grandmother, Blanch Hagen of Park Rapids; as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her father, Henry in 1995.
Services are set for 2 PM Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids. Special musical tributes of “When I Get Where I’m Going” and “Go Rest High On The Mountain” will be part of the service as well as a time of sharing memories and tributes. Interment will be made next to her father in the Lake Emma Cemetery north of Park Rapids.
My thoughts and prayers are with Rhonda's family. It has been years since I saw Rhonda, but I remember vividly the years we spent together in Park Rapids as teenagers riding our horses and cleaning cabins together. Rhonda and I loved to ride along the Lake George Road, facing backwards on our horses to "freak" out the vacationers just coming into their cabins! We would race through the woods and sing at the top of our lungs! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 19:16
Bev Sherman
8/3/10
A few days have now passed since my dear friend was called home, to suffer no more. I find myself feeling sadness but more so blessed that Rhonda was a part of my life and I a part of hers. From past as children to present time there are so many memories that I am grateful for. Verna I admire you for the mother you were that raised such a lovely and loving daughter..I loved her very much and am thankful for all the time that we had. I remember not to long ago Rhonda told me that she would one day be fishing with her dad again.As she smiled from ear to ear. Brian and grandchildren I am sorry for your loss. Brothers, she loved you all. Although sometimes I think she felt a little out numbered but held you all dear in her heart.Sadness fills my heart now but it will never win. For the memories will be a comfort as I pray it will be for all of you. With Love Bev
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Monday, 02 August 2010 13:37
Mark J.VonBank
8/2/'10
To The Family of Rhonda(Ronnebaum)Filtz-my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time-Rhonda was a special person who always reached out to others with her smile and happiness. I knew her very well and she was always very friendly. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. May God Be always with You and also May God Grant Eternal Rest Unto Rhonda and May She Rest In Peace- God Bless You Rhonda- You are in Heaven Now- With Sincerest Sympathy and Friendship, Mark J.VonBank- Class of 1977- Park Rapids, Minnesota
A few days have now passed since my dear friend was called home, to suffer no more. I find myself feeling sadness but more so blessed that Rhonda was a part of my life and I a part of hers. From past as children to present time there are so many memories that I am grateful for. Verna I admire you for the mother you were that raised such a lovely and loving daughter..I loved her very much and am thankful for all the time that we had. I remember not to long ago Rhonda told me that she would one day be fishing with her dad again.As she smiled from ear to ear. Brian and grandchildren I am sorry for your loss. Brothers, she loved you all. Although sometimes I think she felt a little out numbered but held you all dear in her heart.Sadness fills my heart now but it will never win. For the memories will be a comfort as I pray it will be for all of you. With Love Bev
To The Family of Rhonda(Ronnebaum)Filtz-my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time-Rhonda was a special person who always reached out to others with her smile and happiness. I knew her very well and she was always very friendly. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. May God Be always with You and also May God Grant Eternal Rest Unto Rhonda and May She Rest In Peace- God Bless You Rhonda- You are in Heaven Now- With Sincerest Sympathy and Friendship, Mark J.VonBank- Class of 1977- Park Rapids, Minnesota