Rosemary K. Mulrooney, age 88 of Madison and formerly of Mount Hope, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning Jan. 14, 2015 at her Chamomile Assisted Living home in Madison. She was born in Mount Hope Township on July 31, 1926, the daughter of Leo and Elizabeth (Bessie) Mulrooney.
Rosemary attended Edgewood College in the nursing program but later changed her career goal to the business world. She retired from UW-Madison Physical Sciences Lab/Graduate School after 30+ years of service.
Rosemary was Christian, soft spoken, well mannered and a classy lady in all things. Always gracious and serene, Rosemary’s Irish humor often surfaced to the delight of her friends. She was notoriously passionate about and proud of her love of ice cream! Her unselfish compassion and kindness will always be fondly remembered by everyone whose life she touched.
Rosemary is survived by her sister, Susan Mulrooney of Verona, WI, sister-in-law Bobbie Mulrooney and many loving family members and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Charles, Leo and Jack.
Thanks to Jeff Shields and the caring staff at Chamomile Assisted Living and to the Agrace Hospice Care staff for the respect, loving care and support provided to Rosemary.
May Rosemary rest in peace as she joins other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday Jan. 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore with burial to follow in St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Cemetery in Mount Hope Township, Grant Co., WI. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall on Saturday morning.