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Megan Marie Rosborough
ONALASKA - Megan Marie Rosborough, age 48, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away on June 27, 2022, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, after suffering cardiac arrest while attending a live musical performance with her mother in that city. Megan was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Ellen (Geiger) and Michael Rosborough on March 7, 1974, a sunny spring day when the tulips were in bloom. She moved with her family to Wisconsin in 1979 and thereafter graduated from La Crosse Central High School. Megan went on to earn undergraduate and law degrees, and later, a master's degree in library science, all from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At the time of her death, she was employed by the La Crosse County Library System as the Adult Services Coordinator, a job she truly enjoyed.
Megan was a voracious reader who enjoyed music, movies, live performances, and pop culture of all kinds. She loved to travel with her family and her gal pals. Megan was the backbone of her bar trivia team, a New York Times Crossword Puzzle Champion, a Wordle Wizard and a Spelling Bee Genius. She was a diehard fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Wisconsin Badgers.
In addition to her parents, Megan is survived by her brother, Christopher Rosborough, his spouse Polly (Boness) Rosborough and nieces: Cecilia and Sonja and nephew, Quentin Rosborough, all of Mt. Horeb, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and two uncles, and four-legged friends Brenna, Bucky, Bilbo, and Frodo.
A celebration of Megan's life will be held at the Myrick Park Center in La Crosse on Sunday, July 31, 2022, from noon to 4:00 p.m. with remarks at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to honor her memory are encouraged to contribute to "Friends of the Onalaska Library", 741 Oak Avenue South, Onalaska 54650.
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Sandra/Joseph Konecny
August 1, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God Bless your family.
Sandra Hefner
July 30, 2022
Mike and Ellen,
My heart is breaking for you. It's so devastating to lose a child. May your happy memories of her help you through this difficult time. Sandy
Melissa Peterson
July 29, 2022
Megan was my rock through law school. While we drifted apart, I never forgot her and I am supremely saddened by the world's loss of such a beautiful soul. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joseph Jerome Skemp, Jr.
July 29, 2022
Dear Mike and Ellen: My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe
Sean ONeill
July 29, 2022
Incredibly sorry for your loss. A life well lived. Someone I wish I would have known. Would have loved to take her on in trivia and pop culture topics.
Donna Schechtman
July 18, 2022
Mike and Ellen, this is a beautiful summary of Megan's life. Playful and loving, like her, and so full of your love for her. Prayers for your peace and comfort.
Love
Donna
Bonnie Sacia
July 18, 2022
It is with deep sympathy that I send these insubstantial words. Please know others feel something of your deep grief for you and
in our imaginings of a possible loss of our own child or children. They were never meant to go before us. Although I did not know her, Megan must have brought so much to this world. May you find peace in her memory.
Tori Latimer
July 18, 2022
My nieces are Sarah and Amy Wolff, they were two of Megan´s gal pals. She came to many of our family get togethers over the years. The whole family got to know and love her. She was just a lovely person. She wasn´t here long enough, but I am lucky to have spent time with her. I will miss her.
Janet Jenkins
July 17, 2022
Mike and Ellen - I am very sorry for your tremendous loss of Megan. I cannot imagine how heartbroken you are and will keep you in my thoughts.
Maribeth Solverdon
July 16, 2022
Dear Judge & Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Megan. I know your hearts are broken; however, what an honor & privilege to have nurtured, loved, & watched her grow into such a wonderful woman. I remember how proud you were watching her make it down Randall Field upon graduating from Law School. Blessings upon you all. Maribeth
Maribeth Solverson
July 16, 2022
Dear Judge & Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Megan. There simply is no description of the depth of your loss. What an honor & privledge you had nurturing, loving, & knowing her for 48 years. I remember how proud you were when she made it all the way down Randall Stadium to throw the ball over the goal posts upon graduating from Law School. Blessings upon you all. Maribeth
Steve Steadman
July 15, 2022
Dear Mike and Family,
So very sorry to learn of Megan's death. She was a peach and a wonderful person. Life is just terribly hard. Sorry for your unbearable loss. Steve
Jodine Jefson
July 15, 2022
Please accept our deepest sympathy Prayers for strength and support. I worked at the front desk of Vernon County Human Services. Jodi
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