Obituary: Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Simmons, 76, of Whitehall, formerly of Custer.

February 12, 2021

Rosie Simmons

Obituary: Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Simmons, 76, of Whitehall, formerly of Custer.

Rosemary “Rosie” Simmons, 76, of Whitehall, formerly of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  

Rosie Kobetich was born on January 27, 1945, the daughter of Tony and Maxine Kobetich.  During her working years, Rosie was a cook at Baywood Nursing Home and was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church.

Rosie enjoyed going to Country Kritters, shopping at Walmart, and watching her great-grandkids at the park.  Rosie loved her phone calls with family and always looked forward to them.

Rosie is survived by her children, Mike Traeger and Tony (Kelly) Simmons; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her dear friend, Pam Zygutis.

Besides her parents, Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Simmons; brother, James; daughter, Lisa; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Derek.

There are no services at this time.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Please share your fond memories and photos of Rosie at www.OakGroveLudington.com. 

Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.

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