Rain Rosalie Laes Obituary: 16-Year-Old Menominee Teen Dies at St. Vincent’s Children’s Hospital as Community Mourns
The Menominee, Michigan, community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Rain Rosalie Laes, 16, who passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Children’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family.
Rain’s final moments were spent in the loving embrace of her parents, Mandy and Ira Laes, who remained by her side as she took her final breath. Her passing has left family, friends, classmates, and community members grieving the loss of a young life that meant so much to those who knew and loved her.
Rain’s family shared that she faced struggles that were not always visible to others. Through their grief, they hope her story will help raise awareness about the importance of mental health, encouraging people to speak openly about their challenges and seek support during difficult moments.
Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Rain spent her early years growing up in Little Suamico before moving to Menominee, where she lived during the final three years of her life. She attended Menominee High School, where she became part of the school and local community.
Rain was also a proud member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, and her heritage remained an important part of who she was. Her family and loved ones will continue to honor the person she was, the memories she created, and the impact she had on those around her.
The loss of a young person leaves behind a pain that is difficult to express. For Rain’s family and friends, her memory will live on through the love she shared, the moments they treasured, and the lasting impression she made during her 16 years.
As the Menominee community comes together to remember Rain, thoughts and condolences are with her family, friends, classmates, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss.
May Rain Rosalie Laes rest in peace, and may her memory continue to bring comfort and strength to all who knew and loved her.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, support is available through crisis resources such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States and Canada.
