Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Andersen, Rosemary  "Rose" (Ruegsegger) Brandon May 4, 2022
************************************************
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm
************************************************

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Patricia Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net April 23, 2023, 11:53 am

Ionia Sentinel Standard - Friday May 3, 2022

                              ROSEMARY ANDERSEN

Rosemary Andersen, age 91, of Grand Ledge,Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 
4, 2022. Rosemary Andersen was born December 24, 1930 to Virgil and Meda 
(Montague) Ruegsegger, the last surviving chid from that union, as two siblings 
born after Rosemary died in infancy, a brother and a sister.Rosemary's maternal 
grandparents moved into the family home and  helped Meda raise Rosemary and her 
sisters, Grace, Beverly, and Vergie. Close in age they were an entity referred 
to as the Ruegsegger girls.

The family attended the Methodist church in Big Rapids, Rose graduated from Big 
Rapids High school, and attended Ferris Institute.Rosemary was married to Keith 
Brandon for 20 years, raising six children born over a ten year span. they had 
three sons and three daughters.

Survivors include; Lou Brandon, Jenni Fernand (Steve), Nancy Brandon, Joel 
Brandon, and Kelly Brandon. Rosemary was preceded in death by daughter Margie 
Bobier, step-daughter Pam Montanbault, Son-in-law Doug Ruble, and grandson Doug 
Ruble Jr.. Rosemary is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Laura, Barbara, Sally, 
Chance, Stephanie, Molly, Emily, Kelyn, Jeffrey,Solomon, Kavon, and Jamie, as 
well as seen great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Rose was a member of the local Child Study Club, various card clubs, bowled, and 
hosted many large family gatherings, especially over the Holidays. She pursued 
varied employment, including photographing newborns at the local hospital, 
retail work at an upscale women's store, and as a chair side assistant for a 
dentist in East Lansing.

She married Richard "Andy" Anderson in 1980. This expanded the family, adding 
Andy's daughter June (Mike), and grandchildren from June and Pam:Adam, Brian, 
Amber, Jason, Michael, Sean, and Tony, and nine great-grandchildren. Together 
they enjoyed dancing, bowling, cards, and entertaining at their cottage on Big 
Pine Island Lake. Rose was a member of the Ladies; Auxiliary of the Fraternal 
Order of Eagles, the Moose Family Fraternity, and the American Legion Auxiliary. 
In retirement, Rosemary and Andy wintered in Texas, and moved there year round 
in 2010, returning home in 2017 to be near family. they have resided at 
Independence Village of Grand Ledge. Many heartfelt thanks to the staff and 
caregivers there, and at Story Point Assisted Living, and to the Corso Hospice 
staff, especially her nurse Emily.

Contributions in Rosemary's name my be made to the American Cancer Society, of 
Grand Ledge emergency Assistance program, GLEAP.

A memorial service for rosemary will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM at 
Gorsine Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E.Washington, DeWitt, MI 48820, preceded by 
a visitation from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grdewitt.com for 
the Andersen family.

File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/a/andersen45513nob.txt

This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/

File size: 3.5 Kb