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Rose Knudsen Obituary
Rose Marie Knudsen, age 91 of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born on October 12, 1931, in Suttons Bay, Michigan, to William and Louise (Priest) Herman.
Rose Marie married John "Hank" Knudsen on June 18, 1952, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Suttons Bay. He preceded her in death on November 17, 2015. She is survived by her children: Gerry (Cheryl) Knudsen, Callen Knudsen, Cristy (Michael) Barnes, and Mark Knudsen. Also surviving are her 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and two great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Rose Marie will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. William VanderWerff officiating. Visitations will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Klaassen Family Funeral Home, as well as one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Visitation. Interment will be at Lake Forest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that Mass Intentions in memory of Rose Marie be made. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School Scholarship Assistance Fund, the Dominican Sisters of Mary (Ann Arbor, Michigan), or the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Stockbridge, Maine).
Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Rose Marie's online guestbook.
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Gena (King) Baujan
March 31, 2023
Mark and extended family - Sincerest condolences for your loss. I came across a little Easter Book recently that "Boots" and Hank gave to me on Easter Sunday, April 19th, 1981, called, "A Tale for Easter." I had kept it all of these years! I recall how kind she (and Hank) were to me when I dated Mark way back then. Your entire family was always so warm and loving and over the years, my own mother and Mark came to know each other over shared political views. So, it was through my mom that I learned today of Boots´ passing. Life goes by far too fast...enjoy it while you can and make incredible memories like the ones your mom (and dad) gave to all of you! May those memories bring you peace and comfort you now and always. Peace and blessings to all of you!
Gena Baujan
Love, Fred & Susan (née Herman) Fischer
March 28, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Bootsie´s passing. We loved her and have fun memories of her and Uncle Hank at our wedding. We pray for His peace over your family.
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