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Rose Rost

1937 - 2026

Rose Rost obituary, 1937-2026, Brookings, SD

BORN

1937

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Rude's Funeral Home

105 W 8th St S

Brookings, South Dakota

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Feb. 25, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church

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Rose Rost Obituary

Rose Carolyn (Black) Rost passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Brookings, SD. A funeral for Rose will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday February, 25, 2026 at Bethel Baptist Church in Brookings, SD. A visitation will take place prior from 1-2pm. Condolences can be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com
Rose Carolyn Black was born on August 7, 1937 at the Madison Community Hospital in Madison, SD the daughter of Harold and Carrie (Frautschy) Black.
Rose received her education at Richter and Junius Schools and graduated from General Beadle High School. She also attended General Beadle State College for one year.
Rose was united in marriage to Donald Rost on April 13, 1957 in Madison, SD. She worked as a nanny for two years, as a stay-at-home mom and cleaned houses since 1981. Donald passed away on September 3, 2012.
She was a member and attended church at Bethel Baptist Church in Brookings, SD. Rose enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Rose is survived by her four children; Kristie Champy of Suprise, AZ Daniel (Julie) Rost of Arlington, SD, Jeffery Rost of Des Moines, IA, Steven (Andrea) Rost of Lakeville, MN; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald Rost, and her son Jimmy Rost.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Madison Daily Leader from Feb. 20 to Feb. 26, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Rose Rost

Feb

25

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church

714 17th Ave. South, Brookings, SD 57006

Feb

25

Funeral

2:00 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church

714 17th Ave. South, Brookings, SD 57006

Funeral services provided by:

Rude's Funeral Home

105 W 8th St S PO Box 424, Brookings, SD 57006

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