Rose Bowe, 78, passed away peacefully from heart failure at University Heights Health & Living Center in Greenwood, IN, on August 19, 2014.Cremation will be handled by Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory. Rosie will be honored with an Irish wake taking place at the family’s home. A burial service will take place at a later date in Stewartville, MN.
Rosie was born in Pleasant Grove, MN on October 30, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Lillian Hanf; 4 brothers; and 5 sisters. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Paul; her son, Greg Bowe (Vina) of Casper, WY; daughter, Jean of Greenwood, IN; brothers, Tom Hanf of MN & Bro Bertrand Hanf of WI; grandsons, Mason, Travis, Mike; granddaughters, RyAnne, Robynne & Krystal; along with several great-grandchildren.
Rosie spent most of her life working and living in Minnesota. She was the manager of Clothing Care Drycleaners in Rochester, MN, for many years until she and her husband opened up their home as adult foster care providers.
In 2002 she moved with her husband to Indiana to be near her daughter and youngest grandson.
Rosie was a great cook and hostess. She had a special way of making everyone feel welcome. Rosie loved to entertain, travel and talk. She will be deeply missed.
Cremation will be handled by Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory. Rosie will be honored with an Irish wake taking place at the family’s home. A burial service will take place at a later date in Stewartville, MN.
Sue Workman says
Jean, Mason, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words only provide momentary comfort, so I will ask for comfort for you and your family in our prayers, and hold you close in thought. Please take care of yourselves, and ask for things that can help you.
Sue
Kim Bailey says
I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. At times like these, nothing can take away the pain that you feel in your heart. Yet, we do find comfort and hope in God’s word the Bible. We read of a time when sickness will be gone (Isa. 33:24). Those who have grown old will have their flesh returned to like it was in their youth (Job 33:25). Pain and death will be done away with (Rev. 21:4) and we will be living on a Paradise earth, reunited with those we’ve lost in death. As we look forward to these times, may these promises bring peace to your heart and help you to cope with the difficult days ahead. For more Bible promises, please visit http://www.jw.org.
mary bredesen says
I’m sure mom and her are both in heaven watching over all of us so sorry she was loved by many and will be missed by all mary
Terry Carlson says
Paul, Greg, Jean, Mason, Travis, Mike, RyAnne, Robynne, Krystal, great children and all family & friends.
Deepest sympathy and hugs to all to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Rose was such a super sweet aunt. I remember what a great cook and so friendly and fun we had on different outings to the Rochester/Cannon Falls area we had with our mom, Betty Green to see your family. I know she is having a fun time in heaven and sharing her numerous stories and love for each one of you. May you find much comfort during such a hard time. Jeff, Terry, Victoria, Tracy, Austin, Aurora Carlson