"Please accept my condolences. Your mother was a dear lady that I have respected from afar since my teens. Hold on to fond memories and she will never be far from your heart. Wishing you all the best!"
In loving memory of
Rosemary Manjoine
July 29, 1917 - May 19, 2009
ROSEMARY MANJOINE MUSCATINE, Iowa - Rosemary Manjoine, 91, of Muscatine, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at her home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at the St. Mathias Church, 215 West Eighth Street. The Reverend Jason Crossen of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish will officiate. Honorary bearers will be her granddaughters, Angela Hunter, Annette Shaaban, Amy Milder, Rebecca Blaesing, Jennifer Rachac, and Antoinette Peck. Casket bearers will be her grandsons, Todd Harfst, John O'Connor, Joe P. Manjoine, Nicholas Manjoine, Michael Manjoine, Gregory Manjoine, Jeffrey Manjoine, Christopher Manjoine, Steven Harfst, and Michael Harfst. Entombment will be in the Manjoine Mausoleum at St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, with a Rosary Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Unity Home Health Care or Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Rosemary was born on July 29, 1917, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Michael and Mary Fusco Canella. She married Joe L. Manjoine on June 26, 1938, in Hannibal, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1987. She was a member of the St. Mathias Church, Herb Pals, and the Ladies of the Moose, and a past member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Joan of Arc Court 524. She was an avid outdoors person, enjoying hunting and fishing. She was a fabulous cook, a St. Louis Cardinals fan and truly loved spending time with her family. Those left to honor her memory include two sons, Joseph M. Manjoine and wife, Mary, of Muscatine, and John P. Manjoine and wife, Sherri, of Muscatine; three daughters, Mary Joan O'Connor and husband, James, of Iowa City, Loretta Blaesing and husband, Theodore, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and Christine Harfst and husband, Steven, of Muscatine; 16 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers.
Tributes
"Joe, It is always something that we know is coming. It still does not lighten the shock. I know that you will continue to miss her for the rest of your life. She was a part of you. Bob and Coca"
"We love you and will miss you dearly."
"I will always remember Rosemary,Loretta and Chris' trips to Davenport and our lunches. She was such a special lady with such a ready smile and laugh. She raised a great family."
"Dear Chris & family, Our sympathy and prayers to you all. Wish I could be there for you, Chris. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom. Most of them through our high school years. May you find peace and comfort through your faith and memories. Love, Vicki "
"Extending warmest sympathy to the family. We have many warm memories of Rosemary and her loving care of her farm animals and pets. We will miss her. Sincerely, Bill & Vi"
"MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. I REMEMBER GROWING UP ON MAGNOLIA ST AND PLAYING WITH CHRIS AND YOUR MOM WAS ALWAYS SO KIND TO ALL THE NEIGHBOR KIDS. "
"Todd, Chris, all the Manjoine family. We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have many memories of Rosemary when we lived out at the farm. She was truly a dedicated mother, grandmother, etc.. We will always remember her coming out to the farm and watching the cow's as she fell asleep sometimes doing so. Jamie will never forget her honking the horn to hunt him down."
"manjoine family, May God give you the strenght in the lost of your Loved one. She is gone but the memories live on in your heart. Again i am sorry for your loss. MILO"
"We were so sorry to read of your loss. Even though she lived a nice life we who are left are never ready to live life without them. Please know that you have our sincere sympathy. We will hold you close in our thoughts and our prayers. May your faith and trust in God bring you comfort during these most difficult days. Ron and Kathy (Barry) Marshall"
"Chris, My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of a wonderful woman. God Bless. Patty Beal"
"To Joe and the Family: We know it is a sad time for your family. But it is also a time of memory and let these memories help you through these times, and use them as a way to keep her close in years to come. She led a full and fruitful life and now enjoys her just rewards with our Lord Jesus Christ. You have our Deepest Sympathy Lowell and Clare"
"so sorry to hear of Rosemary's passing. She will be remembered by many. Our condolences to your family..."
"When our Katie married Todd we were welcomed into the family by Grandma Rosie. We loved her and enjoyed our visits with her. She made us feel like one of her own and was always interested in what was going on with us and our family. She will be greatly missed at all of the birthdays and special gatherings at the farm. Know that Todd, Katie and boys and Chris and Steve and family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. You were blessed with a great Mom and Grandma! Love, John & Carol"
"Chris & family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know words can't begin to comfort you at this time but please know that you are in our thoughts."
"We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We would like to be there to give you all a big hug, but we have a family wedding to attend this weekend. Please know that we will be thinking of you all and you will be in our prayers."
"We will miss Rosemary. Her kindness, great sense of humor and wisdom really grabbed our hearts over the many years we have been priviledged to share fun times with this bright lady. Rosemary has taught us all the importance of being genuine. God will surely bless Rosemary's soul!"
"What a great lady. I remember her great cooking which she past on to Loretta. She had a great smile. Gary and I will be out of town this weekend and can't make it to the funeral but would like to send along our thoughts and prayers to all of the family members."
"Todd, Katie, and Boys, We were very sad to hear about your loss. Grandma was such a sweet lady. She reminded me of my grandma a whole lot. I loved talking to her and she was always so curious to see how things were going in your life. She was just a genuine person. Grandmas are such special people. Cherish your memories of her! Hugs to you all at this sad time. We love you guys. Angie (Ted and Emma too)"