Eva May McChesney, age 89, of Portage (formerly of Grand Marsh), Wisconsin died Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Interment will be at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Roseberry's Funeral Home.

Eva was born June 27, 1918 in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin to George and Louise Emma (Engnath) Colby. She married William C. McChesney on January 28, 1936 in Adams, Wisconsin. Eva was a loving, generous, caring and thoughtful person. She enjoyed farming, canning, baking biscuits for grandchildren and especially enjoyed sewing quilts.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louise Colby; husband, William C. McChesney; 7 brothers, 2 sisters and son-in-law, Elza Ketchum.

Survivors:

Daughter: Eveleen Ketchum of Poynette, Wisconsin

Daughter: Maxine McChesney of Poynette, Wisconsin

Daughter: Joelle Arentson of Madison, Wisconsin

Son: William D. (Susan) McChesney of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin

Grandchildren: 10

Great-Grandchildren: 12

Brother: Ed Colby of Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Sister: Lou Ann (Robert) Schaetzka of Oxford, Wisconsin

The family would like to thank the Staff at Divine Savior Nursing Home for their devoted care to Eva.

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.