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Rosemary Ann Yurgae

1948 - 2025

Rosemary Ann Yurgae obituary, 1948-2025, Clive, IA

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Oct. 17, 2025

9:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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Rosemary Yurgae Obituary

With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the vibrant life of Rosemary Ann Yurgae, 77, of Clive, Iowa, who passed peacefully into eternity on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Rosemary was born on April 20, 1948, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Catherine (McAleer) and Leonard S. Johnson. She graduated from Holy Ghost Elementary School and McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls, and later from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, where she met the love of her life, Philip Yurgae. The two were married on August 16, 1969, and recently celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Rosie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and the best grandmother anyone could ask for. She played a key role in the formation of Mueller Yurgae Associates, owned a gift shop in Valley Junction, and enjoyed helping other business owners throughout her career. Rosie loved travel, tennis, golf, spending time at Sun Valley Lake and a good conversation - and if you were lucky enough to share one with her, you knew it was something special.

She is survived by her husband, Philip; sons Jeffrey (Gina) and Christopher (Aimee) Yurgae, both of Des Moines; sister Dolores (Casey) Sylla of Scottsdale, Arizona; brother Robert Johnson (Jon Monda) of San Diego, California; grandchildren William, Jackson, Alexis, and Carter; step-grandchildren Nicole and Seth; three great-step-grandchildren and her beloved dog, Buddy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Catherine Johnson, and her brother James.

Rosie will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in eternal peace, and may God's light shine brightly upon all the lives she touched.

A visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, Iowa 50265, with a Celebration of Life immediately following in the Sacred Heart Parish Center.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Habitat for Humanity in Des Moines. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com. Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel, Des Moines, Iowa.
Published by The Chippewa Herald on Oct. 14, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Rosemary Yurgae

Oct

17

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

1627 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA

Oct

17

Service

10:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

1627 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA

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