I offer my sincerest condolences to the family. May you draw comfort from cherished memories.

Rose was one of a kind and she just glowed when she smiled. Her compassion for patients did not go unnoticed. What a special lady that will be deeply missed! My heartfelt condolences to her family

Our thoughts and prayers for Korwin, Madeline and Harrison. I met Rose when she was my patient, at the College of Dentistry. We grew to be friends, we bonded as single parents and she was one my favorite people to share with.

Later on, my husband Tom, coached soccer for Korwin's team, as he was in our son, Coulten's class.

We saw what a funny, giving person Rose was.

Our hearts are heavy today but, we hope you can all be strong for yourselves and your mom. She was so proud of you all.

Tom & Sharon

My Heart is heavy with the news of Rose's passing. I have always wished to be the free spirit that she was and to cherish life the way she always did. Rose was a great influence in my life. Rose was so very caring and always put others before her. Her outlook on life was with spirit and adventure. I wished to be as free spirited and love all things God put in front of me as Rose did. Rose's smile was very contagious and always shinning bright. I will truly miss this Beautiful woman. My Love and Prayers to Anna and the Family. I love and Cherish you.

I have always wanted to be like Rose, always smiling and so proud of her kids. One of those beautiful souls who always had a smile for everyone, a hug was always the way we greeted each other even though we haven't done anything socially in 30 years; always looking out for the other person; truly sharing her beautiful existence. I will miss running in to you. one of the people in my life who always made a difference. Her smile and hugs,even across a counter in clinic, shared with me will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I worked with Rose at Mercy. Loved listening to her talk about her kids. They were her pride and joy.

I am so sad and sorry to learn of Rose's passing. Rose was funny, caring, and generous. I am so thankful for the all the weekends she hosted overnights for her son's friends, including my own son, during their high school years and beyond. I will fondly recall sharing belly laughs with her. I can only hope that Harrison, Madeline and Korwin will find comfort and peace in happy memories they have with their Mom.

My most sincere sympathy,

Chrissy

I adored this human being. She was an amazing mother to her 3, and an extra mother to all her kids' friends- which is how I met her. Our kids became good friends in 4th grade at Mark Twain Elementary, and are still the best of friends today. This is a shocking loss. Harrison, Madeline, and Corwin- I am so sorry you have lost your beautiful, hilarious, exceptionally warm and loving mother way, way too early in your lives. She will live on. I promise.

All my love,

Meg

Rose was very kind and caring.I also worked with her is the Ped's Specialty Clinic. She was always willing to help and made us all laugh. She had a good sense of humor and will be missed dearly.

Rose had an extraordinary compassion and caring for patients she worked with. She routinely went out of her way to help patients, from a simple kind smile and supportive words to the more focused advocacy when someone needed immediate medical evaluation. She influenced the lives of many that she encountered and will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to family.

Rose took me under her wing when I first started at UIHC in the family medicine clinic. Her smile and laughter could light up a room. She was the most kind hearted I had ever met. I'm the clerk I am today because of Rose's teaching guidance and wisdom. Rose will never be forgotten. God speed my dear friend

I worked with Rose at UIHC, we instantly gravitated to one another and became lunch buddies everyday. I would tell her often that she was one of the coolest people I have ever met in my life. I will miss the conversations we had, the encouragement we gave each other and just lending an ear to each other when we just needed someone to listen. I am most thankful knowing that our last conversation ended with an I love you followed by a hug and see you on Monday, had I known that would be our last hug I would have held on a little bit longer.

"Farewell my friend you're leaving

It's time for you to go

Your friendship was a blessing

And I will miss you so

We Shared so many secrets

You brightened up my days

You brought me so much happiness

With your kind and loving ways

You lifted up my spirits

When I was feeling blue

God is here to take you home

Now you and I must part

I love you and forever

You will live within my heart"

I worked with Rose at PCCN and then Family Medicine at the U of I- She truly lit up the room when she walked in. The patients loved her and as well as all of us who worked with her. Her children were her reason for living, She will truly be missed.

I met Rose through work at UIHC. She was one of a kind....her laugh was infectious, her smile was bright and she was so good with people, patients and co-workers alike! She will be missed by many! Godspeed Rose!!

I am so sorry to hear the news of Rose's death. I was her supervisor at the University and her infectious smile and endless energy will be missed. I am sad to lose a colleague and most importantly a friend. Prayers and my deepest sympathy to all the family.

I worked with Rose many years at U of I. She is one of a kind! She never failed to light up a room with her contagious smile. She was kindhearted to everyone & an immediate comfort to many who visited UI. I'm so sorry she has moved on. She's truly irreplaceable. Hearts are breaking everywhere. She has left us with many fond memories. My thoughts are with you, Korwin, Madeline, & Harrison.

I am so sorry for your loss. Rose was a vibrant and wonderful person. She extended kindness to all. She will be missed.