Rosalie Kelly
July 23rd, 1943 - November 1st, 2021
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Rosalie's Obituary
Rosalie Ann ”Rose” Kelly, of Dowagiac, passed away at 78 years old on November 1, 2021. She was born to Arnold and Elma (Brant) Doberstein in Dowagiac, Michigan, on July 23, 1943.
Rosalie was a member of the Dowagiac community her entire life. She graduated from Dowagiac High School and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Rose loved baseball. She was a committed Chicago Cubs fan before the 2016 win, which she excitedly celebrated. She also enjoyed watching the South Bend Cubs with family and friends whenever she had the chance. Rose will be remembered for her fierce spirit and love for her family.
She is survived by her sons, Pat Kelly of Eau Claire and John (Rose) Kelly of Niles; grandchildren Brendon and Kyle; great-grandchildren Olivia and Winter; her sister, Linda (John) Wanberg of Niles; special nieces, Barb Chandler of Buchanan and Tanya (David) Berkowitz of Milwaukee, WI; and many grand-nieces and nephews who loved their “Auntie.”
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Elma Doberstein.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 13, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 603 McCleary St., Dowagiac, with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Lake Cemetery in Dowagiac. Friends may visit Friday, November 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Clark Chapel, 405 Center Street, Dowagiac.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the St. John’s Lutheran Women’s Guild. Those wishing to sign Rose’s Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkchapel.com.
Rosalie was a member of the Dowagiac community her entire life. She graduated from Dowagiac High School and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Rose loved baseball. She was a committed Chicago Cubs fan before the 2016 win, which she excitedly celebrated. She also enjoyed watching the South Bend Cubs with family and friends whenever she had the chance. Rose will be remembered for her fierce spirit and love for her family.
She is survived by her sons, Pat Kelly of Eau Claire and John (Rose) Kelly of Niles; grandchildren Brendon and Kyle; great-grandchildren Olivia and Winter; her sister, Linda (John) Wanberg of Niles; special nieces, Barb Chandler of Buchanan and Tanya (David) Berkowitz of Milwaukee, WI; and many grand-nieces and nephews who loved their “Auntie.”
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Elma Doberstein.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 13, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 603 McCleary St., Dowagiac, with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Lake Cemetery in Dowagiac. Friends may visit Friday, November 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Clark Chapel, 405 Center Street, Dowagiac.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the St. John’s Lutheran Women’s Guild. Those wishing to sign Rose’s Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkchapel.com.
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