Rosalie Marie Stearns' Obituary
Rosalie Marie Stearns, 78, of Fort Myers, died March 1, 2017 at Hospice House of Cape Coral.Cremation rites will be accorded.Memorials have been suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.Rosalie was born August 28, 1938 in Watkins, MN, the daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Looman) Loch. She married Mark Stearns during 1959 in Litchfield, MN and he survives.Also surviving are her children, Lisa Jolly of Fort Myers, FL, Christian Stearns and his wife Helene of Cape Coral, FL; siblings, Shirley Skalberg and her husband Alan of Dassel, MN, Kathleen Tipka of Litchfield, MN, Leanne Herman and her husband Dale of Savage, MN, Patricia Fortman and her husband Jim of Rosemount, MN; grandchildren, Crystal Ware, Ashley Byars, Ben Tiner, Kailah Tiner, Emily Clarke, Zane Stearns; great-grandchildren, Harper Byars, Griffin Byars and Kalee Tiner.Preceding in death are one daughter, Amy Clarke; two brothers, Chucky Loch and Stevie Loch.Rosalie was a member of the Church of the Resurrection parish. Her life was “all about fun”. She loved her grandkids tremendously and prided herself by serving others. Family meant everything to her and the dear friends she had were a blessing to the end. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.The Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Rosalie.Condolences may be left to Rosalie’s family at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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