Rosemary Helen Werren
May 31, 1927 - March 08, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Rosemary Helen (Birrenkott) Werren passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare, following a brief illness. She was born in Mt. Horeb on May 31, 1927, to Henry and Priscilla (Bowar) Birrenkott. She graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1945. On July 3, 1948, Rosemary and William A. Werren were united in marriage and to that union six children were born. Rose and Bill raised their family in Madison, and she was able to live in their home from 1956 until just days before she passed away. Rosemary is survived by her children, Michael (Jayne) and Peter Werren of Richland Center, Gretchen (Lyndon) Swartz of Lodi and Teresa Werren (Mark Cupp) of Muscoda; brother-in-law, Ernie Werren of Colorado; four grandchildren, Luke, Lacy (Travis), Cody (Chelsi) and Alyssa (Andrew); one great-grandchild, Owen; other relatives and many special friends and neighbors. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; her husband, Bill; and daughters, Patricia and Rachel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. The family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff of Agrace HospiceCare for their compassion in Grandma Rose’s final days. Memorials in Rose’s memory may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Mar 16, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Mar 16, 2019 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Memories
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Wendy Smith
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I loved Rosie! I never knew her middle name was Helen though. How appropriate considering her very best friend forever, my MIL Helen Smith! I used to take Rosie and Helen to shows at the Broadway theater in the Dells and different local high schools. Sweet, little Miss Rosie touched my heart in many ways. I will miss her dearly.
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Mary Davis
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Rosie was like a "favorite Aunt". She and the rest of the Werren clan were family to us. My Mom Helen and Dad Paul (Tubo) and the rest of us Smith's had lots of fun singing, dancing, and just getting together. I always enjoyed taking the ladies to shows or lunch in later years. Much love to the family. Rest in peace, dear Rosie.
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Bunny Owen
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My dear Rose must now be in Heaven. God rest her soul! I thank God for the 4 years I have been bringing Holy Communion to her. What a privilege it was. I have such wonderful memories of our visits.
You are a treasure, Rose! Love to you, Bunny
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Kristi Cliff
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Sweet Rosemary Helen, you will be dearly missed! I'll always have wonderful memories of you, from Christmas Eve's, to just hanging out in the garage. Now you and Wonk will be together again. Much love to the family. Love you, Rose.
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Ginny Marron
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Mike,Peter, Gretchen and Terry,
sweet memories of Rosie laughing over coffee on Sunday morning, an arm around my shoulder when my mom died, her spritz and rosette Christmas cookies, Memorial day parade and picnics with you guys.
memories that keep her alive in our hearts.
much love to you all, Ginny
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Tom and Nancy
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To The Werren Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Rose was a sweet woman. She and your Dad were such great friends to my mom over the many years. There are so many fun memories of Bill & Rose over the years at Dover Place and Groveland Terr. Nancy and I had the pleasure of spending a weekend at "Der Nadl Wald" (sp). We weren't married and Bill made us sleep in opposite ends of the trailer. I'm sure they are together in Heaven with Patti and Rachel having a great time.
Love,
Tom and Nancy Noel