Rosemary Pederson, age 73, of Kenosha passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Rose was born in Chicago on January 9, 1950, a daughter of the late Vincent and Pauline (nee: Fiedler) Cappelo.

She attended Chicago schools, and had been employed with the Chicago Sun Times and Ameritech, when not running her own unique business.

On September 29, 1989, in Wheaton, IL, she was united in marriage to Mark D. Pederson.

She was an avid scrapbooker, cake decorator, bird enthusiast, and an integral part of the areas VVA.

Rose is survived by her husband, Mark; her children, Laura (Dennis) Smulski, Vincent (Michelle) Dabrowski, and Eric Pederson; her grandchildren: Madison Davis, Delaney Dabrowski, Zachary and Sabrina Smulski, and Tylor and Hailey Pederson.

A memorial service celebrating Rosemary's life will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Draeger -Langendorf Funeral Home.  Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  A luncheon for immediate family and close friends will follow at Fireside in Kenosha.

Service Details

A memorial service celebrating Rosemary's life will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Draeger -Langendorf Funeral Home.  Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  Private inurnment will take place in Southern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery