Henry J. Rosevear

Henry J. Rosevear, M.D. Munster, IN Henry J. Rosevear, M.D., age 91, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on March 31, 2007. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Helen Rae; four children: William (Irene) Rosevear, John (Cheryl) Rosevear, Mary Ann (Dave) Wright and Ellen Rae (Tim) Lesch; 12 grandchildren: Joseph, Henry, Elizabeth, William, Catherine, John, Christopher A., Mary Ann, Christopher R., Emily, Lila and Ben; two great-grandchildren Lucas and Adriana and several nieces and nephews. Henry was preceded in death by his parents George and Effie Rosevear; sisters Mary Ann Rosevear, Esther Pusey, Ruby Shipp and brother John W. Rosevear. Born in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, Henry moved to Hammond, Indiana in 1947 after completing medical school at Northwestern University and serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. Dr. Rosevear was one of the first bored certified surgeons in the state of Indiana and practiced medicine for 43 years. He began his medical career practicing with his father-in-law, Dr. Ray Elledge, in Hammond. Henry served on the staff of St. Margaret's Our Lady of Mercy, St. Anthony's and Community Hospitals. Henry was involved in many service organizations with a special fondness for the Rotary Club of Hammond. A private service was held at the Grandview United Methodist Church in Grandview, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Club of Hammond, P.O. Box 1111 Hammond, IN 46325-1111. Burns-Kish Funeral Home, Munster were in charge of arrangements.