Rosemarie Phelps Corunna, Michigan Obituary

Rosemarie Phelps

Rosemarie Phelps, 69, of New Lothrop, passed away peacefully at Durand Senior Care on Thursday, January 21, 2021. The family will receive friends at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel, on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 12-noon to 3:00pm. A private family service will be held with Pastor Adam Grass celebrating. Rosemarie was born in Owosso, Michigan on November 5, 1951 to the late Clayton Cleston and Myrtle Irene (Helms) Clark. She graduated from Corunna High School in the class of 1969 and on June 20, 1969 she married Jerry Charles Phelps. Rose liked to have fun; she rode motorcycles for over 20 years, she loved camping and being a crossing guard for Owosso Schools. Rose spent her career at Machine Tool and Gear; she loved working with her hands and even built her own radio controlled airplane. Rose is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jerry, their son, Michael (Amy) Phelps, her grandchildren, Keysha, MacKenzie, Mitchell, Madison, and her great-grandchildren, Railynn and Paxton. Her siblings, Maxine Maudlin, Bill (Carol) Clark, Jim Clark, Patty Wright, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and her brothers, Dick and Ron Clark. Donations in Rose’s name can be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences can be shared at WatkinsFuneralHomes.com
November 5, 1951 - January 21, 202111/05/195101/21/2021
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Lynn Eckerle
January 24, 2021
I remember hanging out with Rosie in Middletown when we were in junior high. She as a good friend and so much fun
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Patty
January 26, 2021
Thank you for commenting, Lynn. She considered you a good friend, as well. Yes, she was lots of fun, and so sweet. Patty
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Judy Michalec
January 22, 2021
Prayers and Hugs are coming to the Clark family. Sorry for your loss. I am so Sorry that I can not be with you and my brother. Hugs to my brother too.
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Patty
January 26, 2021
Thank you Judy. She will be missed. Rose was your family, as well. Hugs and prayers for you, too.
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Keith and Diane Johnson
January 22, 2021
Jim, we are sorry to read of your sisters passing. It is never easy to lose family. Keith and Diane (Hayes) Johnson
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Patty
January 26, 2021
Jim thanks you for your comments. Very true, it's never easy. We have lost three siblings.
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Brad and BriAnne Warfle
January 22, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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