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Rosemary Spires Obituary

SPIRES Rosemary (Grogan) Spires, age 98, born in Columbus, Oh., passed away February 20, 2009, at First Community Village. Member at St. Aloysius Catholic Church since 1940. Graduate of The Ohio State University, Class of 1938. Librarian for Columbus Public Library and Bishop Ready High School; Accountant for Seiler's Department Store. Volunteered for Fish and The Martha Shop for over 25 years. Preceded in death by husband William H. Spires, brothers Joe, Mike, Frank, Bill, Ned, Mark, and Martin Grogan, sister Catherine Laver, and great-grandson Nicklas Wilson. Survived by children, Ellen (Larry) Fox, Michael (Sharon) Spires, Nancy (Dan) Mitchell, Rosemary (Dean) Crego, Peggy (Bernie) Niehaus, and Bill Spires; 20 grandchildren; 33 greatgrandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews; friends and family. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Monday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2165 W Broad St. Fr. Dennis Stevenson Celebrant. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. Prayer Service 7 p.m. Sunday. The family would like to thank the caring staff at First Community Village and Homereach Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Sustaining Fund at First Community Village, 1800 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Oh. 43212 or St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2165 W Broad St., Columbus, Oh. 43223.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2009.

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Andrew Hall

March 2, 2009

Bill, sorry to hear the sad news. Always think of you and your family when I ride the bike through New Straitsville

Koree Rich

February 25, 2009

Kat and Family

I am sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and left behind a wonderful family to continue her legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Susanne Hawk( Smurr)

February 25, 2009

I just heard about your mom and you have my deepest sympathy. Remember that she is with the Lord now.

Sally Rader

February 23, 2009

Dear Ellen, Mike, Rosemary, Nancy, Peggy, and Bill,

Your mother has always been an inspiration. I was very sorry to hear she was not doing well when I spoke with Ellen a few weeks ago. Please know our deepest sympathy is with you all.

Sally & Doug Rader, and Leo Mitchell

Ruth (Lind) and Bob Howells

February 22, 2009

To all the children of a wonderful lady:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. After a long life, you can be assured she is now resting in the well deserved peace of our Lord in heaven.

Beth Perini

February 22, 2009

So sorry to hear about Rosemary. Many good memories from St Al's and Bishop Ready. She was a wonderful lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Perini's

Mary Pat Mulligan

February 22, 2009

Ellen,
Know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers these past weeks. May your mother rest in peace; may peace be in your heart as well.
Love,
Mary Pat

Daniel and Tiffany (Fox) Booze

February 22, 2009

Ellen, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.

Carolyn McGrail Warner

February 21, 2009

My deepest sympathies, Peggy.
What a wonderful long life, and so much Family to love her, and be loved by her. We are in NC, but we send our prayers. Carolyn McGrail Warner

Nancy & Glenn Hetterscheidt

February 21, 2009

Bill,
So sorry to hear about your mom and not being able to pay our respects in person.

Yvette (Maurey) Higgins

February 21, 2009

Peggy and extended Spires family; my heart is full for you at this time. My memories of Rosemary are good. "Mrs. Spires" kicked me out of the Ready HS library one day, because I was being loud and silly. It actually endeared me to her, because I knew she did the right thing! For several years, I requested to work with her at the St. Al's WG bazaar raffle booth, and always enjoyed our conversations. She will be missed. I already have missed her at church, because she has not been there for some time. She is your own personal intercessor, and you know she will do what she can to have prayers answered for you all. May God see you through your loss with joy. Sincerely,

Lynn & Loraine Spires

February 21, 2009

Aunt Rosemary was a wonderful lady, wife, mother and grandmother and aunt and surely will be missed by all who knew her. Sorry we will not be able to be there Monday. Our sympathy to all of you- Ellen, Mike, Nancy, Rosemary, Peggy & Bill.

Jim Manos

February 21, 2009

In the last weeks of her life here at First Community Village, I will remember her as someone who "took a lick'in but kept on ticken". I also remember the "mini Ohio State alumni band" that played in her room, and the huge family support. May her soul be at peace now.

Tip and Dave Conrad

February 21, 2009

"Aunt Sis" -bright, fun memories and Mom's life-long friend. Our deepest sympathy to all,
Love,

Tom & Carla Grogan

February 21, 2009

What a wonderful lady. Always there for support over the many years. Mom will especially miss her.

Bill Kern

February 21, 2009

Mike,
Sorry I could not be there in person to extend my sincere sympaties to you and your family.
Take care,
Bill Kern

Lynn Fox & Ashley Fox

February 21, 2009

Words are never enough to express our sympathy to all of you. Your mother's (grandmother's) genuine warmth and personality will always be remembered and cherished by those who knew her. You will all miss her, but celebrate her life. Our love and prayers are with all of you at this time.

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