Rose Kari

Obituary of Rose Kari HoughtonRose M. Kari, 68, a resident of Houghton passed away suddenly Tuesday evening September 6, 2011, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium shorty after being admitted.She was born on September 20, 1942, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Mikkola) Vincent. Rose was a graduate of the Hancock High School. On July 2, 1960, she was united in marriage to Robert R. Kari. The couple has resided in Houghton since that time.Rose was employed as a Nurse's Aide with St. Joseph's Hospital in Hancock, Janis Home Health Care and provided private duty home care for many individuals.Faith and love in Christ was a very important part of her life, that gave her strength, hope and love which is imparted to all around her. She was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church of Houghton, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Council of Catholic Women. Rose enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, making handmade cards, stamping and gardening. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and her sister Helen Joan Gougeon.Surviving are: Her husband: Robert Kari of Houghton Her children: Dave (Kirstie) Kari of El Portal, CADebbie (Joe) Bossenberger of Houghton Dean (Kathy) Kari of HoughtonDarcy (Scott) McDowell of TapiolaDan Kari of Crystal FallsDawn Kari of GreenBayDaron (Brandy) Kari of Atlantic MineHer grandchildren: Jack Kari, Leo Kari, Robin (Dave) Lowney-Lankton, Christy Lowney, Rebecca (John) Schutz, Nicholas (April) Stevens, Brent Kari, Aedan McDowell, Makenna Kari, Adelie Kari, and Braden Kari Her siblings: Harold (Elsie) Vincent of Long Island, NYDolores (Ben) Edgington of MarylandShirley (Ed) Laru of Clawson Robert Vincent of Mason Lyle Vincent of ConnecticutMary (Teo) Babun of FloridaNumerous nieces, nephews and cousinsA Mass of Christian Burial for Rose will be held 11 am Friday September 9, 2011, at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church with Fr. John Martignon to celebrate. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery.Friends may call on Friday September 9, 2011, from 9am until time of services at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church of Houghton.To view Rose's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with theService Information To send flowers to the family of Rose Kari, please visit Tribute Store