Rosenow, Loretta Helena (1906 – 2010)

ROSENOW, ALBERS, KRAMER, BLUM, LICHT, ROBINSON, BRENNEIS, GRILE, MILLER, SCHULTE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/1/2013 at 15:39:08

Name of deceased: Loretta Helena Rosenow (nee Albers)

Aged: 103 yrs,, 4 mo, 23 days

Residence: Elm Crest Retirement Community; Harlan, IA

Born: Oct. 12, 1906, on a farm outside of Earling, IA

Died: March 7, 2010, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; Rev. Bob Hoefler officiated. Burial was at the Union Township Cemetery in Defiance, IA.

Survived by: Daughter, Marjorie (spouse, Robert) Kramer, of Harlan, IA; son, Donald Rosenow (spouse, Lois) of Tipton, IA; daughter-in-law, Mildred Rosenow of Shelby, IA; grandchildren, James Kramer (spouse, Judy), Sharon Kramer, Julie Kramer, Carolyn Blum (spouse, Bruce), Cindy Licht (spouse, Kevin), Craig Rosenow, Carol Rosenow, Rodney Rosenow (spouse, Debbie), and LaVonne Robinson (spouse, Dan); great-grandchildren, Nathan Kramer, Mikayla Blum, Alex Blum, Jenna Blum, Sarah Licht, Erick Licht, Andrew Rosenow, Melissa Rosenow, Michael Rosenow, Mandy Brenneis, Mallory Rosenow, Nicholas Rosenow, Andrea Grile (spouse, Wes), Katie Robinson, and Clint Robinson; great-great-grandchildren, Maddie Brenneis, Joey Brenneis, and Natalie Grile; other family members and many friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Ulrich and Katherine (nee Miller) Albers; husband of 56 years, Perley (deceased Feb. 27, 1984); son, Kenneth (“Nick”); granddaughter, Janice Kramer; brothers, Alois and Herman; sister, Veronica Schulte.

Education: attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Schools, Earling, IA

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Perley Alanson Rosenow; Dec. 27, 1928; Denison, Iowa

Employment: no information provided

Hobbies/Interests: Loretta was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for friends and family. She also enjoyed playing bingo and cards, listening to music, and watching the birds. Loretta enjoyed the activities available at Elm Crest, making ceramics, helping peel vegetables for the soup suppers, and making mints for special occasions.

Sources: ancestry.com, pauleyjones.com