Rosemary Wilson

Wilson, Rosemary MADISON-Within the loving circle of her family, Rosemary Wilson, age 81, completed her journey to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. She was born in 1927, in Galena, Ill., the daughter of William and Mary (Kilburg) McIlwee. Rosemary graduated from Madison East High School in 1945. She married James F. Wilson on July 20, 1946, in Madison. Rosemary worked for many years at the Wisconsin Council of the Blind. She was a member of Lake Edge United Church of Christ, where she was a member of the handbell choir and served on the Diaconate. Rosemary was also a member of the Elks Club. She enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing bridge. Rosemary is survived by her five children, Betty Sanders, Carol Iwanowski, James W. Wilson, David (Maryann) Wilson, and Thomas (Colleen) Wilson; grandchildren, Mari (Andrew) Danner, Alexander Iwanowski, James J. Wilson, Catherine Wilson, and Jordan and Logan Wilson; great-grandchildren, Grant and Cole Danner; step-brother, Bob (Jean) Keeffe; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother, Bill McIlwee. Funeral services will be held at LAKE EDGE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4200 Buckeye Road, Madison, at noon on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, with the Rev. Paul Shupe presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Edge United Church of Christ or the Wisconsin Council of the Blind. To my Children Be not sorrowful that I am gone And my earthly life is done. Be not sad I passed away. For in you, my children, I live each day. There is a little of me in all of you, In each new one I live a new So you see, Ill never be really gone As long as there are children to carry on. Ive had my share of love, sorrow and strife, I have lived a full and fruitful life. So do not mourn, and do not weep, For I have earned this peaceful sleep. Mother