Rose L. Horsley, age 86 of Darlington, WI passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Lafayette Manor in Darlington. She was born March 26, 1924 in Darlington, the daughter of John and Lydia (Zumbrunnen) Barth. Rosie graduated from Darlington High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to Warren R. Horsley on May 19, 1944 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Darlington. Rosie lived in Darlington her entire life, where she worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr. McWilliams, DDS. She also worked for McConnell-Whalen Insurance Agency and USDA Farmers Home Administration in Darlington for 30 years, retiring in 1990.
Rosie is survived by two children: John (Teresa) Horsley of Darlington and Rosalynn Horsley of Madison, WI; two grandchildren: Laura Horsley (fiancé Joe Isbell) of Dallas, TX and Amy Horsley (fiancé Edward Thompson) of Darlington; and one great-grandson: Brycen Mullen. She was preceded in death by her husband: Warren on April 23, 1981; and one brother: Oswald "Ozzie" Barth in 1987.
Rosie was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Darlington and its Women's Guild. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and quilting at her church. Rosie was known as "Gramma Rosie" by the Galena Street Gang. She will always be remembered for her volunteer work around Darlington.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 339 Louisa Street in Darlington with Rev. Kathleen Rinear officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, memorial may be given to Immanuel United Church of Christ 339 Louisa Street, Darlington, WI 53530 or Lafayette Manor 719 East Catherine Street, Darlington, WI 53530.
Rosie is survived by two children: John (Teresa) Horsley of Darlington and Rosalynn Horsley of Madison, WI; two grandchildren: Laura Horsley (fiancé Joe Isbell) of Dallas, TX and Amy Horsley (fiancé Edward Thompson) of Darlington; and one great-grandson: Brycen Mullen. She was preceded in death by her husband: Warren on April 23, 1981; and one brother: Oswald "Ozzie" Barth in 1987.
Rosie was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Darlington and its Women's Guild. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and quilting at her church. Rosie was known as "Gramma Rosie" by the Galena Street Gang. She will always be remembered for her volunteer work around Darlington.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 339 Louisa Street in Darlington with Rev. Kathleen Rinear officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, memorial may be given to Immanuel United Church of Christ 339 Louisa Street, Darlington, WI 53530 or Lafayette Manor 719 East Catherine Street, Darlington, WI 53530.