Rosalie Turbin Obituary
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Services will be at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Mission Center, 1517 24th St. So, Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Bryce Clayton will officiate. Entombment will be at Forest Hill Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 12:30 P.M. until the time of services at the mission center.
Rosalie was born April 22, 1924 in Phillips, WI to Sam and Wilhelmina (Cork) Russo. She married Chester Turbin on August 4, 1951; they were blessed with 64 years together.
Rosalie, or "Mrs. T" as the students would call her, was very active in the Wisconsin Rapids dance community. For many years, she made costumes for students at June Lee Haertel's dance studio. When June Lee closed her studio, she fought to keep dance alive in Wisconsin Rapids. At first, an instructor would come up from Madison to teach dance. She later helped her daughter Marlene start her dance studio, Academie de la Danse, in Wisconsin Rapids. She loved watching the students learn and perform dances, especially the Nutcracker ballet. She would accompany the students on tours to see live performances and enjoyed going on business trips with Marlene to Washington DC and San Francisco.
Rosalie was very proud of her Sicilian heritage. She was fortunate to be able to travel with Marlene to Italy to see where her family came from and meet relatives. Rosalie was a devoted caretaker for her son, Kevin. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and spending time with family at the cabin on Lake Owen.
Rosalie is survived by her daughters: Marlene (Kent) Turbin Weldon of Bradenton, FL and Beverly (Jon) Maakestad of Excelsior, MN; grandchildren: Benjamin (Pajai) Maakestad of Sioux Falls, SD and Maria (R. Scott) Darna of Bokeelia, FL; and great-grandchildren: Hollie and Levi Maakestad and Lyla, Owen, and Kora Cay Darna. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Chester, son Kevin, twin brother Raeford Russo, and brother Cecil Russo.
The family would like to thank Rosalie's special friend Patti Kumm, Aspirus Hospice, and Nekoosa Court Assisted Living for the exceptional care she received, to Dick Wood for his spiritual visits, and her nieces Linda Russo-Lee and Karen Steiner for their love, help, and support throughout the years.
Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
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Nancy (McMahon) Baierl
January 20, 2025
Such a funny lady! She was a fixture at the studio way back in the day. Sorry for your loss. Nancy (McMahon) Baierl
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Kristin Weidman
January 6, 2025
Mrs. T was a remarkable figure in the dance community, known for her unwavering support and nurturing spirit. From 1984 to 1995, I saw her dedicate countless hours to the studio. Her warm smile and laughter created a space that made everyone feel welcomed and valued. Beyond running the front desk and managing the craziness of that, she was a resource for providing extra elastic and ribbon for pointe shoes, bobbi pins for hair, clear nail polish for our tights, lambs wool and tape for our feet, and so much more. She had a fix for everything
Even years later, when I now see dance recitals, or listen to my daughter talk about teaching and choreographing, my head immediately goes back to that studio (actually 2 different studio locations). She was, and always will be part of my cherished memories for that dance studio.
Sending our love to her family and friends.
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