Mary Louise Rose

Rose, Mary Louise 85, of St. Louis, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Nazareth Living Center. Born July 1, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Harley Iomer and Bessie (Peer) Alexander, Sr. She was united in marriage to the late Richard Scott Rose on February 14, 1952. Mrs. Rose was a cafeteria worker with the Decatur Public Schools, member of United Methodist Women, a life member of Decatur PTA, girl scout leader and cub scout den mother. Survivors are children, Madolyn (Carol) Heuser, Fremont, CA, Mary Elizabeth (Edward) Knuth, Wautoma, WI and Douglas Scott (Patricia) Rose, St. Louis; brother, Harley Iomer (Naomi) Alexander, Jr., Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Robert Scott Heuser, San Jose, CA, Justin Dietrich Heuser, Woodland, CA, David Alexander Knuth, Wautoma, WI, Paul Scott (Margaret) Rose, Ann Elizabeth Rose, Michael Eugene Rose and Sarah Marie Rose, St. Louis; nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and many friends. Memorials may be made in the form of Masses. Online condolences may be made at www.southernfuneralhomestl.comServices: Visitation Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9-10 a.m. Nazareth Living Center, St. Louis. Funeral Mass Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10 a.m. Nazareth Living Center. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Southern Funeral Home, 6322 S. Grand in charge of arrangements.