Rita Jean Lombardi Chaney, 71, of La Crosse, died on June 15, 2019 at Bethany Riverside Health Care Center in La Crosse.  She was born on December 10, 1947 to Jean (Palmer) and Nicholas Lombardi and lived in Hartland, WI, Panama City, FL, Minneapolis, MN and Eau Claire, WI.

She is survived by her son, William (Sarah) Chaney; favorite grandchild, Liam; brother, Patrick (Maribeth) Lombardi; sisters, Maria Roswall, Margaret (Randy) Kunze, Lisa (Bill) Rice; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Nicholas Anthony Lombardi and brother-in-law, Karl Roswall.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 from Noon to 4:00 pm at Cedar Creek, 2600 Cedar Creek Lane, Onalaska.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to New Horizons Shelter, St. Clare Health Mission or a charity of your choice.  Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.