Rose M. Nielson

NIELSON KNIGHT LONGSHORE BARRETT HOOTMAN ROTHENBUCHER

Posted By: diane beier (email)
Date: 5/28/2022 at 11:50:27

Rose M. Nielson, 80 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at ABCM Nursing and Rehab Center of Independence – West Campus. She was born on January 1, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Hal Rex and Mabel Irene (Knight) Longshore. She graduated from high school in Palo, Iowa, with the Class of 1960. On December 3, 1960, she and Allan Lawrence Nielson were married in Hiawatha, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 2012. Mrs. Nielson was an active member of the Living Water Church in Independence and helped with many tasks and projects. She enjoyed scrapbooking, crafts, and painting.

Mrs. Nielson is survived by 1 son, Rex (Joy) Nielson of Oelwein, Iowa, 1 daughter Jackie Nielson of Independence, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Linda Barrett of Hiawatha, Iowa, and Marye Anne Hootman of Summerville, South Carolina, and 4 brothers, Rex (Bonnie) Longshore of Fairbault, Minnesota, Alan (Patty) Rothenbucher of Canyon City, Colorado, Steve (Joy) Rothenbucher of Sandy, Oregon, and Barry (Carol) Rothenbucher of McMinnville, Oregon.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, Jackie Lee Longshore, and 3 nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the White Funeral Home in Independence with Pastor John Sheda officiating. Burial will be in Rowley Cemetery in Rowley, Iowa. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 19th, at the funeral home.

White Funeral Home of Independence is in charge of arrangements.