Christine M. (Graff) Kovalaske, age 48, died of a blood clot from a recent surgery on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born on October 2, 1966 to Ronald and Joyce Graff. Chris graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1985. She was a 1st grade teacher at SacredContinue Reading
Christine M. (Graff) Kovalaske, age 48, died of a blood clot from a recent surgery on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born on October 2, 1966 to Ronald and Joyce Graff. Chris graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1985. She was a 1st grade teacher at Sacred Hearts School for 24 years where she loved her job and very much appreciated the staff and students. She was active in the 4-H Club and FFA. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and taking care of the cattle and other critters.
She is survived by her husband Tim of almost 25 years, son Tyler and daughter, Katie. Further survivors are her parents, Ron and Joyce; 2 sisters, Karen Ney of Sun Prairie, Nancy (Scott) Graff Schultz of Watertown; a brother Kevin (Melanie) of Green Bay; in-laws, Richard (Joyce) Kovalaske of Waterloo, and sisters-in-law Tammy (Roger) Weiland of Columbus, Lori (Steve) Lins of Columbus, and Dawn Marfilius of Sheboygan. Chris leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Chris was preceded in death by her grandparents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 227 Columbus Street, Sun Prairie, with Monsignor Duane Moellenberndt presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the church in Sun Prairie and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church on Friday. Burial will be at Sacred Hearts Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sacred Hearts School Endowment Fund.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com
Traci
left a message on January 21, 2016:
Seems like yesterday Chris and I walked to school on occassions
when it was not too cold outside to walk. She was a nice person and is missed by friends and family I am sure. We had our chats and laughs,and her sense of humor was great.
Traci
left a message on January 21, 2016:
Seems like yesterday Chris and I walked to school on occassions
when it was not too cold outside to walk. She was a nice person and is missed by friends and family I am sure. We had our chats and laughs,and her sense of humor was great.
Kristin Annen
left a message on January 19, 2016:
Chris was a reflection of her loving family. I remember many funny moments driving back to UW-Whitewater with Nancy, Kevin and Chris. I temember us teasing Chris that she is the only person that needs to speed up while drivng when it says slow down to 50 around a curve. Threre was zero chance of a Chis receiving a speeding ticket! Ahhh...just more time to talk and laugh in the car. God bless!
Becky (Ritzer) Lowery
left a message on February 10, 2015:
The world will not be the same without Chris in it. I spent many childhood days walking to and from school laughing and talking about life with Chris. My deepest sympathy to her family for their loss.
Becky (Ritzer) Lowery
Janet and smokey anderson
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Over 30 years ago, Chris would often sit for our then young three boys. If Chris wasn't able to sit, she would make sure one of her siblings could. Chris was an excellent sitter. It was already evident during her teenage years what a very genuinely caring person she was becoming. To Chris' loved ones and close friends, Please accept our deepest sympathy. May all the love you shared for Chris unite you in helping each other through such heartbreaking sorrow. God bless.
Michael Benninger
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Tim & Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Chris. When I heard Al's message it was difficult to imagine it was her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you process the loss. I remember her as being very nice person. She is the kind of person who will be missed deeply. These kind of things are sometimes hard to figure out. May God Bless your entire family!
Michael Benninger
Traci Kelly
left a message on January 24, 2015:
I am sure she is missed. I walked to school with her sometimes.
She did brighten my days up. Laughing and joking. I am so sorry to hear
about this. My sympathies go out to your family.
Scott Halbleib
left a message on January 23, 2015:
For someone who joked she "hated fun", she sure was fun and will be so greatly missed! Many of our best SH memories include time spent in room 102 with Mrs. Kovalaske and little chats as she so often greeted all who entered and exited SH. It was a true blessing that all 3 of our children had the opportunity to have her as a teacher becuase she made them feel loved and as if they were with family when they were at school. What an AMAZING WOMAN!
Benett (former student, now in 8th grade) will always remember how much Chris liked it when the boys dressed up. He and other boys in the class started dressing up for church on Wednesday because of how happy it made her! After learning of her passing he and others at CHUMS who has her all dressed up in her memory.
Josie (former student, now in 6th grade) never really left 1st grade! She came back to Mrs. Kovalaske's room often to help her, chat with her and just hang out. She said one of her proudest moments was when Mrs. Kovalaske named a calf after her.
Davis (former student, now in 2nd grade) loved Mrs. Kovalaske so so much too! He came with us to help in the classroom with the other kids and he couldn't wait to get there too! Davis' favorite memory of Mrs. Kovalaske was that she taught him to tie is shoes in one day when no one else could!
God Bless -
The Halbleib Family
Steve & Carol Keeley
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Our sympathies go to your family for the loss of a loved one.
Emily Peterson & Michael Fitzpatrick
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Kestra and Bria will always remember the "fun" they had in Mrs. Kovalaske's class. Chris was a wonderful teacher and hatching the baby chicks was always a highlight of the school year! Our thoughts and prayers are with Graff and Kovalaske families.
Jennifer Thompson
left a message on January 23, 2015:
We are so thankful to have the memories of Abigail in Mrs. Kovalaske's classroom. Abigail said Mrs. Kovalaske was such a fun teacher and one of her favorites.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Kovalaske family. Mrs. Kovalaske was a special lady.
Kara, Charlie, Sam and Matt Ponti
left a message on January 23, 2015:
We are so very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Kovalaske. She touched so many lives at SHS. When asking Matt what was his favorite memory was, he said when Mrs. Kavolaske used her colorful light saber to call on students in science class and then calling them a funny name, said we a huge smile on his face. Your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
Kristin Annen
left a message on January 22, 2015:
I am reading through all these lovely messages and tearing up. Seeing all the support from Sacred Hearts families is really a testament to the life Chris lead and the kind of person she was. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. My prayers go out to the Graff and Kovalaske families. May God, family and friends keep you strong during this time. My deepest sympathies and all my love go out to all of you.
Grace Durham
left a message on January 22, 2015:
I miss you Mrs. Kovalaske. You were a really special teacher. I loved all your sweaters and most of all how you joked around. I will always make sure that I treat animals kindly.-Grace D. Sacred Hearts
ken and Ann and Josh Terrill
left a message on January 22, 2015:
Our deepest sympathy to Tim and children, and extended families. We loved her as Josh's teacher years ago, and continued to enjoy her enthusiasm for her job and her precious family, whom she was so proud of!
we will hold you up in our prayers!
Tracy Voltin
left a message on January 22, 2015:
Although we have not met, I want you to know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find joy and peace in the loving memories you have of Chris. Peace, Tracy Voltin
The Schroeder Family
left a message on January 22, 2015:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Heaven did truly gain a great angel, and a teacher, who always taught her class Christian values. Jacob smiled when I had him share a special memory of Mrs. Kovalaske. He giggled, and said he loved when Mrs. Kovalaske would "lock the door when a class mate would go to the bathroom." He said it always made the class giggle, and oh, the classmate locked out would always laugh too!
Your Sacred Hearts Family will miss you terribly! Thank You for the memories we will keep with us forever!
The Schroeder Family;
Mark, Jill, Mitch, Jacob
Kathy Koeller
left a message on January 22, 2015:
I am so sad to learn of the loss your family is experiencing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and hope that time and memories can help ease the pain.
Cindy Town and Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Dear Kovalaske and Graff Family,
Chris was an amazing 1st grade teacher to 2 of my children and wonderful person I always looked forward to seeing her! She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Camille (Wiesner) Richards
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My deepest sympathy to the entire Kovalaske and Graffiti families.
Benzine Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Kovalaske family. Chris was a favorite teacher and touched our girls in many ways. She was always a smiling face at the school, our Sacred Hearts family will miss her dearly.
Amy Rowe
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Truly a one of a kind person! A great teacher that my son was lucky to have and easily can say his favorite. He told Chris on the last day of 1st grade he wanted to melt in his chair and stay in her class with her forever!!!
pam Treige
left a message on January 21, 2015:
So sorry for your loss.
Amber De Petro
left a message on January 21, 2015:
It is with a heavy heart that I say good-bye today to Chris. She was a dedicated teacher and ever-ready with wisdom to share with all those around her. Mrs. Kovalaske will be greatly missed at the school. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Mike,Jackie,Elise,Megan, and Katie Schimke
left a message on January 21, 2015:
We are so sorry for your loss. All of our girls enjoyed having Mrs. Kovalaske for some of their first classes. She was a fantastic teacher and was great with all of the kids. Her wonderful smile always brightened our day. The Sacred Hearts family won't be the same without her.
Please know that we are keeping Chris and your family in our prayers.
May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Laura Jensen
left a message on January 21, 2015:
So sorry to hear the news of Chris' passing. I remember first getting to meet her when she was dating/newly married to Tim. She coached swim team, and I remember her joy, her enthusiasm, and dedication. I love the smile in this photo--one that I so remember. Condolences to TIm and the rest of the family. May you feel God's loving hands throughout this difficult time.
Bela Haldeman and family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
I can't believe she is gone. I will miss her saying she will steal my curls. She always made me laugh.
Bela, 3rd grade
Phyllis Sigmond
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Please accept your deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife, mother, teacher, and lovely woman.
Roy & Heather Kramer
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Chris was a good friend, mother and wife. She will be truly missed by all. She and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Peck Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Chris was a wonderful teacher to our children. Our kids remember how she always made learning fun and especially loved when she brought baby chicks to school. She was a kind hearted person who loved her job and kids. A true loss to Sacred Hearts School and all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Matt VanEffen
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My heart goes out to the Kovalaske family, and my Sacred Hearts family for the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Chris. I had the privilege to know Chris and work with her for five years...I always looked forward to coming down from the "upstairs" to visit the 1st graders to see how their chicks were doing! And who can't forget the hayrides at the farm! Heaven gained a great teacher today, but more importantly a great person.
Jeannie and Dave Hensler
left a message on January 21, 2015:
We have special memories of Chris as her 4-H leader. She always had a ready smile and a wonderful personality. She has that same smile in her adult photograph! 4-H was when we first met the Graff family. Our hearts are sad for all of them, plus Chris' husband and their children. May God be with you now and in the future.
Jan, Nolan and Ella Koenig
left a message on January 21, 2015:
We will miss her dearly. What a blessing Chris was in the community, to Sacred Hearts, to myself and my children. Upon the news, my children said "Mom, we loved her so much". We all did.
The Blachowicz Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Our school is such a close community, and when something like this happens, it is so shocking and sad. She was exactly the right sort of teacher for our son in such a critical, formative year in school. For that we are grateful. To her family, wouldn't it be powerful if you could see all of the prayers, well wishes and gratitude for Chris streaming toward all of you? Surely you can feel it. We hope you are able to accept this, and begin to heal with each passing day.
Lori (Klein) Hughes
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My sincere sympathies to the Kovalaske family and to the Sacred Hearts Family. Chris's smiling attitude was always an inspiration to me during our four years as coworkers. My daughters remember her hugs, story time, chicks, and that great rocking chair when they were her students many years ago.
Thank you Chris for your great christian example. Prayers to Chris's family and to the Sacred Hearts Family. Heaven gained a truly great person.
Tammy Benninger
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Jon and I are lost for words. Heaven received one neat Angel! Chris and I always sat by each other at family gatherings and would giggle non stop!! Our sincere condolences to Tim, Katie and Tyler and the rest of the family. Prayers...We love you.
Kelly, Paige and Tyler Havel
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Dear Kovalaske and Graff Families,
You have our deepest sympathies in the loss of Chris!! She was an amazing person and teacher!! We were so blessed to have had her in our lives!! Such a caring, beautiful, wonderful person inside and out!! May God hold you in His hands to get you through this difficult time! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Lorraine Beal
left a message on January 21, 2015:
May God be with your family during this hard time, Chris will always be with you in memories and good family times. Hugs to all of you.
Lalaine (Lindberger) Olson
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My prayers go out to the Kovalaske family. I went to high school with Chris. She and I played clarinet in the Sound of Sun Prairie marching band. We had some great times...she and her good friend Mary Ringelstetter even talked me out of quitting marching band one summer. Those two were always a hoot to be around. I can still see Chris's smile and remember her laugh. In later years I got to know Chris's sister-in-law Lori and also Chris's nephew Bryce who is also my son's bestfriend. My heart goes out to all of you and I know how much Chris will be missed.
Heather, Doug, Garret and Nora Simon
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Our hearts and prayers go out to Chris's family and friends. She will truly be missed.
Lynn Watkins
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My daughter has loved coming to school every day since first grade began. She will miss all the "fun" she had with you. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and staff at Sacred Hearts.
Plummer Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Sending thoughts and prayers and hugs to the Kovalaske Family. She was my daughter's science and reading teacher and will truly be missed.
Laura Berkholtz
left a message on January 21, 2015:
So sorry to hear this. Ricky really loved her. I hope she can bring her chicks up to heaven.
Stephanie Scoenberger
left a message on January 20, 2015:
Chris was a wonderful teacher to my sons and coworker to me. I will miss her dearly and our school will not be the same without her. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Cyndi Suchomel Gunderson
left a message on January 20, 2015:
My sympathy to the whole family. Chris touched so many lives, she will never be forgotten.
Sue (Romine) Whelan
left a message on January 20, 2015:
Tim, Tyler, Katie and Graff Family,
I can not express how sorry I am to hear of Chris's passing! Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have great memories of times Chris and I shared in High School and after we graduated. She is definately an angel in heaven! Rest in peace dear Chris.
With deepest sypmathy,
Sue, Scott, Cody and Collin (Romine) Whelan
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Traci
left a message on January 21, 2016:
Seems like yesterday Chris and I walked to school on occassions
when it was not too cold outside to walk. She was a nice person and is missed by friends and family I am sure. We had our chats and laughs,and her sense of humor was great.
Traci
left a message on January 21, 2016:
Seems like yesterday Chris and I walked to school on occassions
when it was not too cold outside to walk. She was a nice person and is missed by friends and family I am sure. We had our chats and laughs,and her sense of humor was great.
Kristin Annen
left a message on January 19, 2016:
Chris was a reflection of her loving family. I remember many funny moments driving back to UW-Whitewater with Nancy, Kevin and Chris. I temember us teasing Chris that she is the only person that needs to speed up while drivng when it says slow down to 50 around a curve. Threre was zero chance of a Chis receiving a speeding ticket! Ahhh...just more time to talk and laugh in the car. God bless!
Becky (Ritzer) Lowery
left a message on February 10, 2015:
The world will not be the same without Chris in it. I spent many childhood days walking to and from school laughing and talking about life with Chris. My deepest sympathy to her family for their loss.
Becky (Ritzer) Lowery
Janet and smokey anderson
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Over 30 years ago, Chris would often sit for our then young three boys. If Chris wasn't able to sit, she would make sure one of her siblings could. Chris was an excellent sitter. It was already evident during her teenage years what a very genuinely caring person she was becoming. To Chris' loved ones and close friends, Please accept our deepest sympathy. May all the love you shared for Chris unite you in helping each other through such heartbreaking sorrow. God bless.
Michael Benninger
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Tim & Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Chris. When I heard Al's message it was difficult to imagine it was her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you process the loss. I remember her as being very nice person. She is the kind of person who will be missed deeply. These kind of things are sometimes hard to figure out. May God Bless your entire family!
Michael Benninger
Traci Kelly
left a message on January 24, 2015:
I am sure she is missed. I walked to school with her sometimes.
She did brighten my days up. Laughing and joking. I am so sorry to hear
about this. My sympathies go out to your family.
Scott Halbleib
left a message on January 23, 2015:
For someone who joked she "hated fun", she sure was fun and will be so greatly missed! Many of our best SH memories include time spent in room 102 with Mrs. Kovalaske and little chats as she so often greeted all who entered and exited SH. It was a true blessing that all 3 of our children had the opportunity to have her as a teacher becuase she made them feel loved and as if they were with family when they were at school. What an AMAZING WOMAN!
Benett (former student, now in 8th grade) will always remember how much Chris liked it when the boys dressed up. He and other boys in the class started dressing up for church on Wednesday because of how happy it made her! After learning of her passing he and others at CHUMS who has her all dressed up in her memory.
Josie (former student, now in 6th grade) never really left 1st grade! She came back to Mrs. Kovalaske's room often to help her, chat with her and just hang out. She said one of her proudest moments was when Mrs. Kovalaske named a calf after her.
Davis (former student, now in 2nd grade) loved Mrs. Kovalaske so so much too! He came with us to help in the classroom with the other kids and he couldn't wait to get there too! Davis' favorite memory of Mrs. Kovalaske was that she taught him to tie is shoes in one day when no one else could!
God Bless -
The Halbleib Family
Steve & Carol Keeley
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Our sympathies go to your family for the loss of a loved one.
Emily Peterson & Michael Fitzpatrick
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Kestra and Bria will always remember the "fun" they had in Mrs. Kovalaske's class. Chris was a wonderful teacher and hatching the baby chicks was always a highlight of the school year! Our thoughts and prayers are with Graff and Kovalaske families.
Jennifer Thompson
left a message on January 23, 2015:
We are so thankful to have the memories of Abigail in Mrs. Kovalaske's classroom. Abigail said Mrs. Kovalaske was such a fun teacher and one of her favorites.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Kovalaske family. Mrs. Kovalaske was a special lady.
Kara, Charlie, Sam and Matt Ponti
left a message on January 23, 2015:
We are so very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Kovalaske. She touched so many lives at SHS. When asking Matt what was his favorite memory was, he said when Mrs. Kavolaske used her colorful light saber to call on students in science class and then calling them a funny name, said we a huge smile on his face. Your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
Kristin Annen
left a message on January 22, 2015:
I am reading through all these lovely messages and tearing up. Seeing all the support from Sacred Hearts families is really a testament to the life Chris lead and the kind of person she was. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. My prayers go out to the Graff and Kovalaske families. May God, family and friends keep you strong during this time. My deepest sympathies and all my love go out to all of you.
Grace Durham
left a message on January 22, 2015:
I miss you Mrs. Kovalaske. You were a really special teacher. I loved all your sweaters and most of all how you joked around. I will always make sure that I treat animals kindly.-Grace D. Sacred Hearts
ken and Ann and Josh Terrill
left a message on January 22, 2015:
Our deepest sympathy to Tim and children, and extended families. We loved her as Josh's teacher years ago, and continued to enjoy her enthusiasm for her job and her precious family, whom she was so proud of!
we will hold you up in our prayers!
Tracy Voltin
left a message on January 22, 2015:
Although we have not met, I want you to know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find joy and peace in the loving memories you have of Chris. Peace, Tracy Voltin
The Schroeder Family
left a message on January 22, 2015:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Heaven did truly gain a great angel, and a teacher, who always taught her class Christian values. Jacob smiled when I had him share a special memory of Mrs. Kovalaske. He giggled, and said he loved when Mrs. Kovalaske would "lock the door when a class mate would go to the bathroom." He said it always made the class giggle, and oh, the classmate locked out would always laugh too!
Your Sacred Hearts Family will miss you terribly! Thank You for the memories we will keep with us forever!
The Schroeder Family;
Mark, Jill, Mitch, Jacob
Kathy Koeller
left a message on January 22, 2015:
I am so sad to learn of the loss your family is experiencing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and hope that time and memories can help ease the pain.
Cindy Town and Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Dear Kovalaske and Graff Family,
Chris was an amazing 1st grade teacher to 2 of my children and wonderful person I always looked forward to seeing her! She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Camille (Wiesner) Richards
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My deepest sympathy to the entire Kovalaske and Graffiti families.
Benzine Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Kovalaske family. Chris was a favorite teacher and touched our girls in many ways. She was always a smiling face at the school, our Sacred Hearts family will miss her dearly.
Amy Rowe
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Truly a one of a kind person! A great teacher that my son was lucky to have and easily can say his favorite. He told Chris on the last day of 1st grade he wanted to melt in his chair and stay in her class with her forever!!!
pam Treige
left a message on January 21, 2015:
So sorry for your loss.
Amber De Petro
left a message on January 21, 2015:
It is with a heavy heart that I say good-bye today to Chris. She was a dedicated teacher and ever-ready with wisdom to share with all those around her. Mrs. Kovalaske will be greatly missed at the school. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Mike,Jackie,Elise,Megan, and Katie Schimke
left a message on January 21, 2015:
We are so sorry for your loss. All of our girls enjoyed having Mrs. Kovalaske for some of their first classes. She was a fantastic teacher and was great with all of the kids. Her wonderful smile always brightened our day. The Sacred Hearts family won't be the same without her.
Please know that we are keeping Chris and your family in our prayers.
May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Laura Jensen
left a message on January 21, 2015:
So sorry to hear the news of Chris' passing. I remember first getting to meet her when she was dating/newly married to Tim. She coached swim team, and I remember her joy, her enthusiasm, and dedication. I love the smile in this photo--one that I so remember. Condolences to TIm and the rest of the family. May you feel God's loving hands throughout this difficult time.
Bela Haldeman and family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
I can't believe she is gone. I will miss her saying she will steal my curls. She always made me laugh.
Bela, 3rd grade
Phyllis Sigmond
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Please accept your deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife, mother, teacher, and lovely woman.
Roy & Heather Kramer
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Chris was a good friend, mother and wife. She will be truly missed by all. She and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Peck Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Chris was a wonderful teacher to our children. Our kids remember how she always made learning fun and especially loved when she brought baby chicks to school. She was a kind hearted person who loved her job and kids. A true loss to Sacred Hearts School and all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Matt VanEffen
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My heart goes out to the Kovalaske family, and my Sacred Hearts family for the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Chris. I had the privilege to know Chris and work with her for five years...I always looked forward to coming down from the "upstairs" to visit the 1st graders to see how their chicks were doing! And who can't forget the hayrides at the farm! Heaven gained a great teacher today, but more importantly a great person.
Jeannie and Dave Hensler
left a message on January 21, 2015:
We have special memories of Chris as her 4-H leader. She always had a ready smile and a wonderful personality. She has that same smile in her adult photograph! 4-H was when we first met the Graff family. Our hearts are sad for all of them, plus Chris' husband and their children. May God be with you now and in the future.
Jan, Nolan and Ella Koenig
left a message on January 21, 2015:
We will miss her dearly. What a blessing Chris was in the community, to Sacred Hearts, to myself and my children. Upon the news, my children said "Mom, we loved her so much". We all did.
The Blachowicz Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Our school is such a close community, and when something like this happens, it is so shocking and sad. She was exactly the right sort of teacher for our son in such a critical, formative year in school. For that we are grateful. To her family, wouldn't it be powerful if you could see all of the prayers, well wishes and gratitude for Chris streaming toward all of you? Surely you can feel it. We hope you are able to accept this, and begin to heal with each passing day.
Lori (Klein) Hughes
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My sincere sympathies to the Kovalaske family and to the Sacred Hearts Family. Chris's smiling attitude was always an inspiration to me during our four years as coworkers. My daughters remember her hugs, story time, chicks, and that great rocking chair when they were her students many years ago.
Thank you Chris for your great christian example. Prayers to Chris's family and to the Sacred Hearts Family. Heaven gained a truly great person.
Tammy Benninger
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Jon and I are lost for words. Heaven received one neat Angel! Chris and I always sat by each other at family gatherings and would giggle non stop!! Our sincere condolences to Tim, Katie and Tyler and the rest of the family. Prayers...We love you.
Kelly, Paige and Tyler Havel
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Dear Kovalaske and Graff Families,
You have our deepest sympathies in the loss of Chris!! She was an amazing person and teacher!! We were so blessed to have had her in our lives!! Such a caring, beautiful, wonderful person inside and out!! May God hold you in His hands to get you through this difficult time! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Lorraine Beal
left a message on January 21, 2015:
May God be with your family during this hard time, Chris will always be with you in memories and good family times. Hugs to all of you.
Lalaine (Lindberger) Olson
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My prayers go out to the Kovalaske family. I went to high school with Chris. She and I played clarinet in the Sound of Sun Prairie marching band. We had some great times...she and her good friend Mary Ringelstetter even talked me out of quitting marching band one summer. Those two were always a hoot to be around. I can still see Chris's smile and remember her laugh. In later years I got to know Chris's sister-in-law Lori and also Chris's nephew Bryce who is also my son's bestfriend. My heart goes out to all of you and I know how much Chris will be missed.
Heather, Doug, Garret and Nora Simon
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Our hearts and prayers go out to Chris's family and friends. She will truly be missed.
Lynn Watkins
left a message on January 21, 2015:
My daughter has loved coming to school every day since first grade began. She will miss all the "fun" she had with you. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and staff at Sacred Hearts.
Plummer Family
left a message on January 21, 2015:
Sending thoughts and prayers and hugs to the Kovalaske Family. She was my daughter's science and reading teacher and will truly be missed.
Laura Berkholtz
left a message on January 21, 2015:
So sorry to hear this. Ricky really loved her. I hope she can bring her chicks up to heaven.
Stephanie Scoenberger
left a message on January 20, 2015:
Chris was a wonderful teacher to my sons and coworker to me. I will miss her dearly and our school will not be the same without her. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Cyndi Suchomel Gunderson
left a message on January 20, 2015:
My sympathy to the whole family. Chris touched so many lives, she will never be forgotten.
Sue (Romine) Whelan
left a message on January 20, 2015:
Tim, Tyler, Katie and Graff Family,
I can not express how sorry I am to hear of Chris's passing! Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have great memories of times Chris and I shared in High School and after we graduated. She is definately an angel in heaven! Rest in peace dear Chris.
With deepest sypmathy,
Sue, Scott, Cody and Collin (Romine) Whelan
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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