Rose Cosgrove
January 23, 2017
Rose Marie Cosgrove passed from this life peacefully on January 23, 2017 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 89.
Rose was born on May 18, 1927 in Bagley, IA. She united in marriage to James Cosgrove in Cherokee, IA and was blessed with 5 children, John (Karen) Cosgrove of Austin, MN, Mike (Judy) Cosgrove, of Fort Dodge, IA, her son, David, who preceded her in death, (Katie) Cosgrove of Dubuque, IA, Linda Urelius of Ankeny, IA and Susan Cosgrove of Portland, OR.
Rose started her career as Train Master Assistant for the Illinois Central Railroad in Cherokee, IA.
After moving to Fort Dodge, Rose worked for Corpus Christi Catholic Church as secretary to the Priests. In 1968, she started to work for Felco/Land O’Lakes and was the first woman to be promoted to management. In 1976, Rose was promoted to manager of the Employee Benefits Department in Minneapolis, MN. After retiring from Land O’Lakes, Rose then moved to Perry, IA and started traveling the world which included being a tour bus guide for Northwest Iowa Travels. Her last home was at the Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines, IA where she lived for 22 years, enjoying golfing, volunteering at Living History Farms and Iowa Methodist Hospital.
Rose enjoyed her family the most which included 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Taylor House Hospice for all their care and compassion.
There will be a private family Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House Hospice in loving memory of Rose.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Chester Cornelius
07/19/2017
I remember Rose coming to California to visit her brother Robert Cornelius my father. She was always full of energy and fun to be with. She sure enjoyed those tour bus trips and all the people she took. God Bless.
S.D. Cosgrove
02/07/2017
You had a good, full life Grandma Rose. Rest in Paradise.
Lyle & Nancy Faiferlick
01/31/2017
May memories of your Mom bring you comfort, warm your heart, and help you face days to come. Our heartfelt sympathy to all. Linda sending you a hug, you were so much like your Mom. Her kind heart and loving smile was always welcome to see.
Linda Railey
01/31/2017
Dear Family,
Rose and I worked the same service at Iowa Methodist. It was always a treat when we had the same shift. She found such pleasure in helping others. Her upbeat personality made the day. Her love of her fsmily was evident.
My sympathy is with you.
Linda Railey
Sarah Brix
01/30/2017
It was an honor, a privilege, and a blessing to know Rose through her volunteering at IMMC. I always loved the sparkle in her eyes and her laugh. My sincere sympathies to her entire family, I know she loved you all dearly.
Judy Kahler
01/29/2017
I sadly read Rose's obituary in The Messenger today. She hired me at Land O'Lakes in 1973. I always thought of Rose as a mentor to me. She helped me get into a management position. She hired many people for Land O'Lakes in Fort Dodge and I believe every one of those people would have nothing but kind words about her. She was a beautiful person and touched many lives. I will miss her. Judy Kahler