Charlotte Rose

KINGSFORD - Charlotte Violet Rose, 79, of 280 Chestnut St. in Kingsford, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford. She was born Feb. 23, 1929, in Iron Mountain and grew up on the north side, daughter of the late Anton and Ada (Tomassoni) Rigoni. She married Darrel Rose on Jan. 30, 1956, at Fort Knox, Ky. She and her husband had the opportunity to spend 12 years overseas in Germany while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They also resided in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Virginia before Darrel retired in March 1972. They then returned to make their home in Kingsford. Charlotte was known for being a very immaculate lady; there was no mess she was afraid to tackle. She also enjoyed cooking, especially Italian food. She enjoyed dancing, but her biggest passion was taking long walks with the love of her life, Darrel. She is survived by her husband, Darrel; four children, Cheryl Rose (Ken Pugh) of Iron Mountain, Dean (Robin) Rose of Iron Mountain, Brenda (Kent) Aderman of Kingsford, and Wanda (Rick) Sherman of Iron Mountain. Charlotte also leaves two sisters, Catherine Hilborn of Escanaba and Antonette Dennis of Kingsford; nine grandchildren; Michelle (Eric) Reed, Daniele (Nathan) Ruble, Derek, Dacia, and Devon Rose, Garrett and Caitlin Aderman, and Joshua and Ian Sherman; three great-grandchildren, Luke, Abigail, and Ashlyn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Beverly Hansen, Marlene Towns, Gerald Rose, Richard (Linda) Rose and Fern Rose; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, LaVerne Lindholm. Charlotte's children would like to express their deepest thanks to their father, Darrel, for his never-ending love and unconditional care he gave to their Mother. In saying for better or for worse 52 years ago, he truly meant it. He displayed "true love" at its finest. The family would also like to thank ManorCare Health Services for the special care they gave to Charlotte. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Kingsford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:30 a.m. at the American Martyrs Catholic Church. Fr. Daniel Moll will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Pallbearers will be Dean and Derek Rose, Rick and Joshua Sherman, Kent and Garrett Aderman, and Ken Pugh. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Charlotte Rose online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Kingsford Funeral Home of Kingsford with the funeral arrangements.