Rose Wilcox

MONONA-Rose Marie Wilcox, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec.17, 2009, in Decatur, Ill. She was born on Dec 10, 1925, in Roxbury, the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Uselman) Blum. She was united in marriage to Roy Waldon Wilcox on Jan.10, 1944. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2006. Rose and Roy lived in Monona most of their life until Roy's death. She then moved to Decatur, Ill. to be with her daughter, Sandra and her husband, Michael. Rose worked for Frank Beer Distributors for several years in the 60s and 70s. Most recently she worked for Burger King on Monona Drive after her so called retirement. She made many friends at Burger King. In her spare time, Rose enjoyed a multitude of crafts and hobbies including crocheting, knitting, and needlepoint. She also enjoyed playing euchre and yahtzee with her close friends and family. She was a previous member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the VFW Truax-Longmire Post No. 8483, and belonged to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Monona. Rose is survived by her sister, Florence Harper of Easton, Md.; two daughters, Anna K. Harper (Richard) of Highgate Springs, Vt. and Sandra (Michael) Smith of Decatur, Ill.; two grandchildren, Karl Schraut of Barre, Vt. and Kristina (Jim) Lynch of Enosburg Falls, Vt.; two great-grandchildren, Krystal and Ashley Schraut; and a host of nieces and nephews. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Caroline Pings, Leona Statz-Schachte, Emmarie Blum, Frances Johnson and Anna Lippolt; four brothers, Gerhard, John, Lawrence and Werner Blum; and her beloved grand-puppy, Heidi. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, with Father John Meinholz presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, with Father John Meinholz presiding.