Alice M. Rose

Alice M. Rose, age 92 of Thayer, Indiana, peacefully transitioned on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born in Northern Wisconsin to Carl and Bergina Stigen. Alice was raised on a small farm along with six sisters – Idella, Beatrice, Evelyn, Verna, Norma and Helen and brother Harold. Alice was immensely proud of her Norwegian heritage. Shortly after graduating from high school, Alice moved to Kenosha Wisconsin. She then moved to Northern Indiana and worked as a secretary at Inland Steel. Her sister Beatrice introduced her to Paul Rose of Thayer, and they began dating. Alice and Paul were married in 1954. Alice was so proud of their children, Karen and Brian. Alice was a homemaker until she began working at Baker & Taylor in Momence, IL in 1973 where she was an order editor until her retirement in 1993. Her life was beautifully woven with threads of community service and faith as a cherished member of the Community Christian Reformed Church of Roselawn. Alice found immense joy in her many artistic endeavors excelling in quilting, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She highlighted her compassion and generosity by helping create quilts and blankets for Binky Patrol who then donated their beautiful works to programs such as Head Start, to shelters, and for Phil’s Friends who made blankets for cancer patients. Alice was an exceptional baker who excelled at yeast breads, a number of incredibly special Norwegian treats, and the best German Chocolate Cake. She enjoyed sharing these items with family and friends. Alice and Paul planted a large vegetable garden and for many years Alice enjoyed canning the vegetables they had grown. She embraced community engagement and made wonderful friends through her involvement in the Red Hat Society leaving a lasting impact on those around her. Alice also loved to go line dancing with Paul, and they enjoyed that activity for several years. She took immense pride in her appearance and so enjoyed her clothing and jewelry and all the nice comments she would receive. Alice loved to travel and was so proud of the fact that she had visited twenty-four states, Washington DC as well as Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in Canada. She toured The White House, the US Capitol building, saw Hoover Dam and Niagara Falls. She visited 4 National Parks, saw the homes of 4 US Presidents, and visited 30 of Indiana’s 92 counties in 2016. She was always ready for an adventure. She loved visiting her beloved home state of Wisconsin and would make the trip to see her family there up to four times per year. Alice shared her life with Paul until his passing in 2001, leaving behind cherished memories of their time together. Alice is survived by her loving children, Karen Rose and Brian Rose, her sister Verna and many nieces and nephews. Alice will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Alice to The American Heart Association

Alice M. Rose

April 13, 1931 - December 17, 2023