Rosemary Rosie Myers Obituary, Rosemary Myers Has Sadly Passed Away

Posted by Kary Bruening on Saturday, April 6, 2024
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Rosemary Myers Obituary, Death – Rosemary C. “Rosie” Myers, 71, of Effingham, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, surrounded by her family at Brookstone Estates. Born on September 11, 1952, in Flora, she was the daughter of Daniel and Rachel Ordner. On June 12, 1971, she married William E. Myers Jr.

A Memorial Mass in honor of Rosie will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Teutopolis. The burial will take place at a later date in St. Rose Cemetery, Montrose. A memorial visitation is scheduled from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday at the church, accompanied by a 3:30 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. prayer service. Memorial donations are encouraged for the Nicholas Jenkins Overcomer Award Scholarship, dedicated to her grandson’s memory.

Rosie’s life was marked by a joyful presence, a contagious laugh, and an angelic voice. From childhood, she sang and played the organ at mass and continued to lend her voice to numerous weddings and funerals. She also showcased her musical talents in rock ‘n roll bands – Sagebrush, Back of the Bus & Terry and the Tailfins. Beyond music, Rosie was deeply involved in serving her community and the Lord in various roles, including pre-school religion classes, choir membership, and leadership in organizations like Girl Scouts, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, and Cursillo. In 2010, she became an associate of Saint Francis of Mary Immaculate in Joliet, IL.

Rosie is survived by her husband, Bill Myers, of Effingham; daughter, Connie (Benjamin) Houlihan of Valley Park, MO; son, William “Bill” (Stacey) Myers of Newman; and granddaughter, Evelyn. She is also survived by her brothers, Donald Ordner of Montrose and Howard (Lyn) Ordner of Sigel; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Ordner and Carolyn Ordner, both of Sigel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers William, Charles, and David Ordner, and grandchildren Hope Marie Jenkins and Nicholas Timothy Jenkins. Her legacy as a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother is cherished, and her family considers themselves blessed to have had her as a role model in each of these areas. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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