Kaia L Chose

Kaia Deborah Chose, 52, of Neillsville, WI died on Thursday October 1, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.Kaia Deborah Knudson was born on February 4, 1963 in Orlean, France the daughter of Thomas Allan and Joan Patricia (Wood) Knudson. When Kaia was very young her family moved to Springfield, MA and then eventually Bridgewater, MA where Kaia graduated from High School in 1981. She spent a summer working at a camp for the deaf where she learned sign language. Then Kaia attended Massasoit Community College where she earned an Associate Degree. She moved to Neillsville, WI and was united in marriage to Richard Chose. Kaia had a very generous giving soul and shared that with everyone she met. She loved working with children and it shined in her work as a Teacher's Aid with the Neillsville Public School system for many years. Kaia was also a colorful person who had many talents including cooking, photography and cross stitch. She loved to go camping, scuba diving, sailing, riding mules and loved music. She attended numerous concerts throughout her life but her favorites were Jethro Tull and the Eagles. Kaia loved being a mom and grandma and taking care of her mom. Kaia also loved nature and was a member of the Winx Club and was a volunteer with the Hunter's Safety Course. She also worked at Speakeasy Saloon in Neillsville.Kaia is survived by her parents, her husband, Richard Chose, a daughter, Kaia Patricia Lee (Jeffery Luther) Knudson and a granddaughter, Kaia Audreyanna of Neillsville, WI, a sister, Inger Patricia (Philippa Judd) Knudson of Denver, CO and her beloved companion, Danny Schnabel of Neillsville.A Celebration of Kaia's life will be held at 2 p.m, Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Speakeasy Saloon in Neillsville, WI.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Kaia's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456