Elsie May Rosenquist

Elsie May Rosenquist passed away at Hearthstone Manor on Thursday, April 12th, following a courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease.

Elsie was born on November 11, 1935 in Barrington, IL to Andrew & Meta-Wilamena and grew up on a farm with her brothers and sisters. She married Lester Rosenquist on May 15, 1954. She enjoyed working as a waitress, loved to bake in her spare time and couldn’t get enough of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elsie was an avid Bunco player and enjoyed crafting. She was passionate about family, friends and love.

Elsie is survived by her daughter, Deborah Sue (John) Bishop; son, Alan Lloyd (Sue); and sister Marion (Jack) Blow; grandchildren, Melissa (Christine), Michael (Jennifer), and Brian (Jennifer); and great-grandchildren, Jimmy and Lexi.

 Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brothers, Orville, Kenneth, Vern and a sister, Laverne.

 Visitation will be held at the Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098 on Sunday, April 15th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, with a 3:00 pm service.

The family wishes to thank Hearthstone Manor and JourneyCare for all their love and support. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the JourneyCare Hospice Foundation, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington IL 60010.

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