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1946
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2025
Rosemarie Esterly Obituary
Born: July 18, 1946 in Rockford, IL
Died: February 23, 2025 in Selma, TX
Rosemarie was born July 18, 1946 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL and passed away at TruCare Living Center in Selma, TX on February 23, 2025. Rosemarie grew up in Polo, IL where she lived with her mother and father Ralph and Jennie Esterly, sister Priscilla and grandparents Albert and Susan Esterly and aunt Vernie Esterly.
When Rosemarie was in junior high her family moved to Mt. Morris, IL where she attended school. In 1960, her father passed away. A few years later, her mother married Ardell Yahnke from Milton, WI and she moved to Milton with her mother and stepfather. She graduated from high school in Milton, WI and then attended the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater where she received her master's degree in History and Learning Disabilities. After her mother and stepfather passed away, she left the farm and moved to a senior living apartment in Milton, WI. She later developed Alzheimer's dementia and her sister brought her to Texas where she lived with them for several years before needing nursing home care.
She will be missed by her sister Priscilla and niece Kathryn Macchio for her beautiful smile and humor. She now rests in peace with her Savior.
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