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Funeral held for Wisconsin plane crash victims as family mourns mother and son

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM · 1 min read
Funeral held for Wisconsin plane crash victims as family mourns mother and son — KSTP 5, Shorewood Community news
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Family members, friends, and community members gathered Tuesday to honor two victims of last week’s fatal plane crash in Wisconsin. As originally reported by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS sister station, WDIO, a funeral service was held for 13-year-old Rylan Haremza and his mother, 45-year-old Mandi Haremza, who were among the six people killed when a small plane crashed near Wisconsin Dells. RELATED: Western Wisconsin communities mourn 6 victims killed in plane crash Family members remembered Rylan as a fearless young teenager who eagerly embraced new challenges and left a lasting impression on those around him. Loved ones said Mandi would be remembered for her adventurous spirit and dedication to her family, especially her sons. SEE MORE: Authorities identify 6 killed in small plane crash near Wisconsin Dells During the service, Rylan’s father and Mandi’s husband, Lee Haremza, reflected on the devastating loss. “This isn’t supposed to happen. We are not supposed to bury our c

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