Rosella P. Terry

Rose Terry, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at ManorCare in Appleton. Rose was born near Greenleaf on January 13, 1914, daughter of the late Michael and Jacobina (Van de Hey) Van Densen. On September 12, 1936, she married Stephen Terry at St. Paul’s Church in Wrightstown; he preceded her in death in October of 1995. As a young woman, Rose filled in for her older sisters at their jobs at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. She also enjoyed her canine companions over the years, especially Prince, Toby, and Cocoa. She was a talented cook and baker, and will be remembered by everyone for her homemade pies, breads, and fish frys. She loved her family, and dedicated herself to caring for her children and husband over the years. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye and they will miss her very much.

Survivors include five children: Judy (Bob) Wirth of Little Chute; Dan (Barb) Terry of Appleton; Bill (Cindy) Terry of Kaukauna; Pat Terry of Combined Locks; and Jean Piepkorn of Little Chute; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; a brother: Joe (Adeline) Van Densen of Menasha; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son-in-law David Piepkorn, a grandson Jeremy Piepkorn, sisters Marie Van Densen, Leona Van Densen, Cecelia (Oliver) Wheaton; and brothers George (Alice) Van Densen, Lawrence (Lucille) Van Densen, John (Ethel) Van Densen, and Ben (Mickey) Van Densen.

The funeral liturgy for Rose will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 2, 2006 at ST. MARY CATHOLIC Church 119 W. 7th Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Robert Udulutsch, OFM officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service.

The family would like to thank the special people that took care of Rose. They include the entire staff at ManorCare as well as everyone from Heartland Hospice. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-766-6200