Rosemary A. “Rose” Lynch, age 88, of Gladstone, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at U.P. Health Systems Marquette.
Rose was born April 6, 1932, in Escanaba, the daughter of Adrian and Idapetronella “Delia” (Dousi) Hurkmans. She grew up in Northland before moving to Escanaba. On April 15, 1948, Rose was united in marriage to John “Jack” Lynch at All Saints Church. Together, they shared 47 wonderful years.
Over the years, Rose loved going places, especially the trip she took with friends to Medjugorje. She loved her pilgrimage with her daughter, Sue to EWTN where she got to meet Mother Angelica. Rose was a talented seamstress, she made both of her daughter’s wedding gowns and their bridesmaid dresses. She also baked and decorated many wedding cakes all while raising six kids at home. Rose was a former den mother too. She was a devoted parishioner of All Saints Church where she attended daily mass and was a eucharistic minister. She also was a member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. She was involved with the funeral committee and enjoyed making crafts and being involved with the Harvest Bazaar.
Rose also worked at selling Avon for several years where she earned several presidential awards through the company. Rose and her husband Jack enjoyed all the time they spent at their camp year round. They loved snowmobiling and they loved going camping with family and friends.
Lastly, Mom was a very creative and intelligent woman. She was smart in math and also loved watching wheel of fortune and enjoyed solving the puzzles even as her health deteriorated.
Rose is survived by her children, John (Lucille) Lynch, Karen (Jay) Belcher, Susan (Steve) Javurek, Mike (Lori) Lynch, Scott Lynch, and Keith (Susie) Lynch, sister Caroline Lynch, brother Tony (Sonya) Hurkmans, and grandchildren, Allen (Dallas) Denoo, Ron (Katrina) Denoo, Deana (Michael) Elson, Michael (Brenda) Lahti, Stacy (Gerry) Wilson, Tara (Jerry) Weaver, Stephen (Brooke) Javurek, Michael (Sandy) Lynch, Robert (Jesse) Lynch, Terry Lynch, Christopher (Maddi) Lynch, Jack Lynch, 33 great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Pat (Jackie) Lynch, and sister-in-laws Bernice Lynch, Millie Hurkmans, and Bonnie Hurkmans.
Rose is preceded in death by her husband John “Jack” Lynch, her parents, sisters Maryann, Ann, Millie, Therese, Betty, Lucy, and Marge, brothers Jim, Nick, Bill, Joe, and Guy, brother-in-laws Jim Lynch, Francis Lynch, Edward Lynch, and Daniel Lynch, and sister-in-law Dorothy Spaulding.
Family will receive friends on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian burial honoring Rose will follow visiting at 1:00 PM at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. Rose will be laid to rest in Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
Cathy Tolman - ESCANABA, MI
Rest well in the arms of the angels Auntie Rose. I will miss you for always.
John, Karen, Sue, Mike, Keith and Scott, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I grew up seeing auntie Rose often and have always felt she was a part of my life. Ill never think of her without seeing that bright smile she had for everyone.
I remember so many Christmases at their house and going there to get a Toni or a Lylt perm. I remember her “dirt of the floor cakes” 🙂 I was so blessed to have her for an auntie and a Godmother. love to you all.
Rodney Phillips - Gladstone, Mi
I lost an Aunt but my cousins lost their Mother. It is both a sad thing and one to celebrate as a loving souls reunion in Heaven, where she most assuredly has gone. She will not only meet our Lord but will be reunited with her loving husband Jack. She will get to see her brothers and sisters, her Mother and Father. Oh, how wonderful a reunion. I have spent many happy times at their house in Gladstone and was treated as one of their own. To my dear cousins, my heart goes out to each of you and prayers to help your hearts. I loved your Mom and will miss her as I know all of you will. Take heart that sometime in the future, through the Grace of God, you will be reunited in Heaven.
Debbie Dehlin - Gladstone, MI
Dear John Karen Susan Mike Scott & Keith,
Growing up as your next door neighbor I have so many warm fun memories of your Mom. What an awesome life we all have to celebrate having known your Mom, Rose. She truly was a loving kind welcoming & faithfilled person. My childhood memories as well as adult memories are filled with smiles & love. She was SO good to my Mom during her later years with Alzheimer’s!
Sending you all my love & prayers.
Debbie Dehlin
Jim and Bonnie McDonough - Escanaba , MI
Jim and I are sorry we can’t be with at this very trying time. I saw her just before we left for Texas in 2020 not knowing it would be the last time I saw her. She had a wonderful life due in a big part by her wonderful family. Hopefully this year we will be able to gather and remember the good times. To each and every one of we we send our deepest sympathy and hope we can get together to share memories. We won’t be home until after Easter. Sending love and prayers. Jim and Bonnie McDonough
Jim and Bonnie McDonough - Escanaba , MI
Jim and I are sorry we can’t be with at this very trying time. I saw her just before we left for Texas in 2020 not knowing it would be the last time I saw her. She had a wonderful life due in a big part by her wonderful family. Hopefully this year we will be able to gather and remember the good times. To each and every one of you we send our deepest sympathy and hope we can get together to share memories. We won’t be home until after Easter. Sending love and prayers. Jim and Bonnie McDonough
John Pickard - Gladstone , Mi
So sorry to hear of your Mother passing John and Mike and Families! Your Dad and Mom were the best! Prayers are being sent your way! May she Rest In Peace!
Joe & Nancy Peacock - Menominee, MI
Sue & Steve,
Sorry to see that your Mom passed. It’s difficult to lose someone close to you but especially hard to lose Mom. You, your Mom & family are in our thoughts & prayers.