Mary Louise Rose

DECATUR - Mary Louise Rose, 85, a long-time resident of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Nazareth Living Center, in St. Louis, MO, after an extended illness. She had been a resident of the Nazareth community since November, 2006. Prior to returning to Decatur, a Funeral Mass to celebrate Mary's life will be held at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 10 am, Fr. Andrew O'Conner officiating. In Decatur, a funeral service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at 10 am Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Rev. Merlin Schendel officiating. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 7 pm at Brintlinger and Earl funeral Home. Interment, Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nazareth Living Center, #2 Nazareth Lane, St. Louis, MO 63129. Mary was born in Bement, IL, July 1, 1923, the daughter of the late Harley Iomer and Bessie Irene (Peer) Alexander, Sr. Mary moved to Decatur in 1936, where she lived until moving to St. Louis. She was also a 1941 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. She was united in marriage to the late Richard Scott Rose on February 14, 1952. Mary was an active member of United Methodist Women at Christ United Methodist church for many years, a life member of Decatur PTA, a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader. She is survived by her daughter Madolyn Carol (Richard) Heuser of Fremont, CA, daughter Mary Elizabeth (Edward) Knuth of Wautoma, WI and son Douglas Scott (Patricia) Rose of St. Louis, MO; her brother, Harley Iomer (Naomi) Alexander, Jr. of Decatur; her grandchildren, Robert Scott Heuser of San Jose, CA, Justin Dietrich Heuser of Woodland, CA, David Alexander Knuth of Wautoma, WI, Paul Scott (Margaret) Rose, Ann Elizabeth Rose, Michael Eugene Rose and Sarah Marie Rose all of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, dear neighbors and many friends. Condolences made be left to the family at www.brintlinger andearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp