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Rose Joan Sturgis
Born: 8/9/1935
Died: 5/18/2021
Age: 85
Community: Flushing, MI
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Rose Joan Sturgis age 85 of Flushing, MI was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 18, 2021.
Rose was born on the family farm in Omer, Michigan August 9, 1935. She was the third child of Stanley Bogasky and Lillian Bojarski. Her family left Omer for the automotive industry in Flint, Michigan. Rose attended St. Agnes Catholic School and All Saints Catholic Church. Rose met the love of her life Robert (Bob) Sturgis, son of Manuel and Dixie Sturgis. Rose and Bob were married in Angola, Indiana on December 30, 1954. Together, they owned and operated businesses and lived in El Paso, TX, Malden, Mo and Orlando, FL. After starting their family, Rose and Bob sold their businesses and moved back to the Flint area and settled in Flushing, MI.
Rose worked for AC, Delco and later, Delphi in the engineering department. Rose made many friends during her time there; most notably Roni Kardos and Sherry and Frank Canterbury. Rose retired from the workforce after many years of dedicated service. Rose and Bob headed for their retirement home amongst the rolling hills and pastures alongside thoroughbred horses, in Ocala, Florida. Rose loved the warm weather and was an avid gardener, she loved to make her surroundings as beautiful as possible. She owned and operated Rose's Boutique and created beautiful floral arrangements and wedding flowers.
Most of all Rose loved her family. Being from a Polish family, whose love language was food. Rose loved to cook and made the best fried chicken you would ever have. Rose made each meal with love. She was spunky, loved to crack jokes, tell silly stories and was always quick witted. You could always count on herr for a treat or special meal. She adored her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren making each one feel special. Rose may have left her earthly body; but she is with her Heavenly Father. Rose made and impression on all who were blessed to know her. She was the light in our lives, she will always be loved and will live on in our hearts forever.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Sturgis; brothers, John Bogasky and Stanley Bogasky; sister, Maryann Resseguie; daughter-in-law, Karen Sturgis; and grandson, Gregory VanRaemdonck. She leaves behind a lifetime of love and cherished memories to her children: Rick Sturgis, Ronda (Timothy) VanRaemdonck, Regina (Matthew) VanRaemdonck, all of Flushing, Michigan; siblings: Dorothy (William) Chamberes, Stephanie (Lawrence) Kosa, Leonard (Wendy) Bogasky; grandchildren: Doug (Kris) Parkinson, Kevin (Tony) Parkinson, David (Amanda) Parkinson and their families, Jeremy (Bryan) VanRaemdonck, Kaitlynn (Jared) Bruder, Sarah (Travis) VanRaemdonck, Olivia (Troy) Sturgis-Johnson, Noah (Janelle) Sturgis-Johnson; great-grandchildren: Joel Sturgis, Nora Gibson, Amelia Sturgis-Johnson, Lilly Bruder; special nephew, Larry (Desheil) Kosa and family, along with a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 11am with one hour of visitation prior to mass at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - 310 N. Cherry Street, Flushing, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 4pm-8pm with Rosary Prayer Service at 7pm at Brown Funeral Home - 1480 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. |
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5/24/2021 |
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4:00 PM |
| Visitation will be held from 4pm-8pm. |
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| Funeral Service |
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5/25/2021 |
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11:00 AM |
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Brown Funeral Home
310 N. Cherry St.
Flushing, MI 48433Get a Map to this location...
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Fr. Jonathan Perrotta |
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