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Rosetta Dimitroff Obituary

Mrs. Rosetta Dimitroff, age 89, of Grand Haven, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Heartwood Lodge. She was born October 15, 1923 in Lee City, Kentucky to Henry and Dora (Sebastian) Rose. She retired from Chrysler Motor Company in 1975. On July 15, 1945 she married James Dimitroff in Jackson, Mich. and after 63 years of marriage he preceded her in death on March 7, 2009. She is survived by three children, Linda Dimitroff of Grand Haven, Tina Rippy of Floral Park, N.Y. and James (Mary) Dimitroff of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Samantha, Christopher, Alexandra, Daniel and James. She is also survived by two sisters, Marie (Ken) Hofmockel, Jenny (Elwin) Alplanalp; one brother, Henry Rose; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. There will be no memorial service at this time. Memorial contributions in memory of Rosetta may be given to American Heart Association. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.vbkfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.

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Published by The Macomb Daily on Oct. 22, 2012.

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Linda Burns

October 24, 2013

God Bless You Mrs. D. May the Lord grant you peace and joy forever.

Linda Dimitroff

October 29, 2012

Mom, my friend, mother and hero. Give Dad a hug and kiss for me, and we will not ever forget you.

Bill Mertz

October 22, 2012

Linda / Tina / Jim
My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Agatha Show

October 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dimitroff family.

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