Rose M. Carroll
April 30, 2013
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Rose Martina Carroll passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her home with her loved ones by her side. Rose was born on January 13, 1924 in Churchville, Iowa to Joseph and Julia (Waldron) Harkin. She was named after her mother’s twin sister, Rose (Sr. Mary Olivia), so she went by her middle name, Martina.
Rose was a long time member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and had been a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She had worked at the Ordinance Plant during WW II and Meredith Corporation before she was married to Vincent Carroll on June 5, 1948. Rose was a stay at home mom and was well known for her cinnamon rolls and pies (so our house was very popular with the neighborhood kids). In her later years she loved to watch game shows, especially Jeopardy, and she really knew her world geography!
Those left to cherish Rose’s memory are her children, Rose Ann Gill, John (Bernice) Carroll, William (Jackie) Carroll, Dennis (Pennie) Carroll and Rita Carroll; her brother, James Harkin; her sister, Honora Kirvin; fourteen grandchildren, Jennifer (Alfred) Hyslope, Mary Carroll, Laura (Mark) Thompson, Annie (PJ) Adamovicz, John Pat (Kristen) Carroll, Karen (John) Fatino, Danny (Meagan) Carroll, Brian (Malory Walsh) Daily, Andy (Charlotte King) Seuferer, Loren (Aly) Carroll, Eric Carroll, Natalie Carroll, Joe Carroll and Phil Carroll; and thirteen great-grandchildren (and one on the way); two step great-grandchildren; one step great-great grandchild; and numerous other loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent; parents; two sisters, one at infancy and Veronica Bell; and five brothers, Joseph, John, Paul “Pete”, Edward and Cyril Harkin.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Norwalk with burial following at St. John’s Cemetery, Cumming. A visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Joe McLaughlin
05/06/2013
My familys thoughts and prayers are with the Carroll family. We have fond memories of your mother. She was very kind and generous. Her sense of humor and engaging laugh always made for a fun time. Rest in peace Martina.
Bud & Iona McLaughlin
05/06/2013
We lost our encyclopedia Martina. She was the keeper of the facts, dates and names of so many friends and families. Such a great memory! We will miss our great friend. We will always remember all of the good times we had with Vince & Martina and family.
Jim Withem
05/04/2013
Condolences to all of the Carroll family. Martina was a very special lady with a wonderful smile and an infectious laugh. I remember fondly all of the fun times we had at the Carroll house. And, of course, I will always remember the world's best cinnamon rolls. God bless all of you at this time. Rest in peace Martina.
Karen Antenucci Loney
05/04/2013
To all the Carroll Family's..So sorry for the passing of your Mom and Grandma..May the Lord put his arms around each and everyone of you and comfort you// It is so so hard to say goodbye..You are all in my prayers
Mary and Rick McLaughlin
05/03/2013
We were so sorry to hear of Martina's passing. I, Mary, have heard so many stories of the "fun and laughter" of the Carroll family gatherings. Martina will be missed! You are in our prayers
Pat Underwood
05/03/2013
I'm so very sorry for Rose's death. I was glad to know her and see what a wonderfully cheerful person she was. Thank you, family members, for being so caring and loving.
Patty Mclaughlin Skow
05/03/2013
To visit Martina's home was to be surrounded with fun, laughter, and great food. She brought joy to so many people and will be remembered always.
Pam Dunkerson
05/02/2013
Rita
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure getting to know your mother. I am sorry for your loss.
Pam Dunkerson -- Wesleylife aide.
Dave McLaughlin
05/02/2013
All night my family has exchanged emails regarding what we remember of Martina and Vince. I am sure my brothers and sisters will leave their thoughts. As kids we spent a lot of time at the Carroll home in the southside of Des Moines. The jist of what we remembered was a terrific, always (not just smiling) laughing lady who treated us all like her own. The number of stories that are coming from my brothers and sisters are terrific. Martina you will be missed by more than your family. Martina, may God already have you in the palm of his hand. I know my parents, Bud and Iona McLaughlin would join our family in offering our condolences to the entire Carroll family. Dave McLaughlin
Janny McLaughlin Rilett
05/02/2013
Martina was one of my favorites! She had a great contagious laugh. My dad (Bud) always said Martina was a great friend! He and my mom(Iona) have great memories over the years that include Martina. She will be missed!
Diana Floden
05/02/2013
To all the Carroll family...prayers and sympathy to all. I met Martina years ago and always thought of her as a special lady. I'm sure she was greeted with open arms and is at peace now.
David Brommel
05/02/2013
Our prayers go out to the Carroll Family's. It is never easy to say goodbye to our loved ones. You can rest assure that those who have left us in the past will welcome Rose with open arms. God Bless.
Suzie Daggett
05/02/2013
My deepest sympathy to the Carroll family. I remember Rose as a loving grandmother and she always had a cheerful smile. She loved you all and will still be with you in spirit.
Cecelia
05/02/2013
Sending my love and prayers to all of you. Your mom was so very special to so many of us. I will remember her wonderful laugh, how her eyes twinkled and the look she would give me if I did't mind!! If Katleen were still with us, she would remind us of how as a tiny girl she got a bit bossy with Martina and said, "you are not my mom, my mom doesn/t wear an apron". and how your mom laughed. With love and tears of joy for her jouney in this life is at an end and her new journey begins. The Lord is kind and merciful!!
Pat Antenucci
05/01/2013
Dear Carroll families,
You all are like my family to me. I have many good memories at your house, and never left hungry. Mmm those cinnimon rolls!
So sorry for your loss.