Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Rosemary Throm Obituary
Rosemary Throm
Aug. 3, 1946 - Aug. 25, 2023
MATTOON - Rosemary Pearl Throm, age 77, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence.
Graveside Memorial Services honoring her life will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Rosemary was born on August 3, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, OH, the daughter of Elbin J. Rutherford and Mary (Riffle) Rutherford. She married Fred Throm on March 14, 1974.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Throm; children: Pam (Ken) Chambers, Georganna (Robert) Throm, and Kristen (Angela) Throm; grandchildren: Justin (Rose) Armes, Nicholas Jones, Zachary Jones, Tyler Chambers, and Arek Chambers; and great-grandchildren: Leah Armes, Harper Armes, and Virginia Armes.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Elbin and Mary Rutherford; and brothers: Everett and John Rutherford.
Rosemary was a retired Owner of Mattoon Motor Shop. She was an avid reader. Rosemary was a supportive military spouse, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother of her five grandsons and three great-granddaughters. She loved taking care of her home, her yard, and her family. Rosemary will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be given to Camp New Hope or St. Jude's Children Hospital.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Rosemary Throm
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Rosemary Throm's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Rosemary Throm
Funeral services provided by:
Schilling Funeral Home - Mattoon1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938
How to support Rosemary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rosemary Throm's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
