Rosann A. “Rosie” Morrow
Sunday, May 12, 1935
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Age:
78 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday February 12, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday February 13, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday February 13, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery, Chatfield, MN [ view map ]
Sunday, May 12, 1935
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Age:
78 years old
Sunday, May 12, 1935
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Age:
78 years old
Rosann A. “Rosie” Morrow
Rosie Morrow, 78, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s campus, following complications related to a short illness.
Rosie was born in Conception Parish in rural Kellogg on May 12, 1935, where she was raised and educated. She later moved to Rochester, MN where she married R. Larry Morrow Sr. on June 18th, 1955 at St. John’s Church in Rochester, MN where they made their home. They later divorced. In the years following her move to Rochester, she was a homemaker, worked at the Mayo Clinic and was kept young at heart and sharp-witted by the constant shenanigans of her five children. Rosie’s love, creativity and guidance spilled out beyond her family as she taught ceramics classes out of her home, engaged herself in the St. Pius X church community, the Red Hat Society, the Festival of Trees, and became and instant member of the extended families of many people she met. Rosie loved gardening, traveling, and outings with friends. By carefully selecting and personalizing Christmas ornaments each year, sending personalized cards on even the most minor holidays, and planning frequent fun excursions, Rosie showered her affection on grandchildren.
Rosie’s answer to many questions was “Why not?” and she even taught her own children a thing or two about having fun.
She taught her children how to give world-class hugs, how to be a constant mother, the importance of a family supper around a home-cooked meal (including the dire consequences of not cleaning one’s plate), and how to have an open mind about the world.
Rosie is survived by her sister Rita Meyer, of Wabasha, MN; her brother Marvin Meyer of Andover, MN; children Ron Morrow of Owatonna, MN, Julie (Jim) Hanson of Rochester, MN, Terry (Jeff) Brinkman of St. Charles, MN, Lauri (Phil) Louwagie of Rochester, MN and Jeannie (Tim) McGovern of Bloomington, MN; grandchildren Brandy Croy, Candee Morrow, Derrick Morrow, Angela Hanson, Jessica Brinkman, Brianna Brinkman, Andrea Louwagie, Tim Louwagie, Matthew McGovern, and Nora McGovern; and, great-grandchildren Angelique, Trisha, Alexander, Brandon and Logan.
Rosie is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Rose Meyer, and brothers Donald, Richard and Eugene Meyer.
A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 11:00AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1315 12th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901, with Father Nelson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Thursday. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Rosann A. “Rosie” Morrow has received the following condolences.
I worked with Rosie at the desk for many years & was was truly shocked to hear this news. IN the last couple years, a group of us from that work group have gotten together a few times for coffee & I am so glad that we we able to catch up with our lives in that way. She was a very upbeat person & I will miss her smile & laughter. My sympathy to you all---
I was so shocked to hear of the passing of Rosie. She was such a good friend to me and we worked closely together for several years before she retired. I continued to see her when I came back to Rochester in the summer. She was a special person and so proud of all her family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My condolences go out to all of you; I ran into Rosie frequently over the years and I was amazed that she never really changed ( like my mom! ); always had a kind word or two, always inquiring about my family and always had a genuine smile; I guess God needed another red hat in heaven!
Dave Pelowski
PS: Sorry I didn't make it to visitation; got my dates messed up.
Terry, Jeff, Jessica and Brianna
Our thoughts and prayers are with you following the loss of your mom and grandma.
Peace to your family,
Mark, Jane, Jack and Sam Linderbaum
Farewell my friend of 61 years. I have memories of many laughs, trips, fun times and sometimes wild times (by 1950's standards). My thoughts are with you girls and Ron and grandkids. I know you have many good memories of Rosie. She was quite a lady. Part of a saying comes to mind: " When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying. "
Rosie was a long time friend and a wonderful classmate. She often organized our class reunions and as a result, our family of classmates had many a good time. I will miss her sense of humor, her great zest for life and her great respect for everyone. Rosie, may you rest in peace and may God bless your family in these times of grief.
Rosie, you will be very missed. You are a wonderful family friend, and a part of our family for many years. I will always remember your upbeat personality, your smile, and your energy. I will also cherish the ceramics I made in your class years ago with mom in the 1980s. Many good times have been spent with you, and your hugs will never be forgotten. You truly have carved a path and example of how to have fun in this life. You are one amazing person, and I see that God only takes the best ones first. Love, Debbi
Dear Morrow Family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss of Rosie. May you be consoled by the love, care, and prayers of all those around you! And may the hope God gives bring you solace and warmly embrace you in this time of deep sorrow, Revelation 21:3-5!
My deepest sympathies,
The Munro Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a grand lady and taught me a thing or two!
Thinking of you all at this difficult time! Rosie always had that zest for life about her.
She will be missed but not forgotten. Hugs to all of you!