Rose Christine Crone

Mrs. Rose Christine Crone, 82, of Burlington, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2013 at GRMC Klein Center, Burlington. Born October 6, 1930 in Cantril, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harley J. and Irene Katherine Smith Bloomquist. On March 4, 1961, she married Al Crone in Oquawka, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 29, 1997. Rose attended West Hill United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed being a part of the Ladies Circle. She loved to dance and play BINGO whenever she had the chance. She played in a bowling league, and enjoyed all sports. She cherished the time she spent with family. Survivors include five children, Bruce (Gayle) Hartman, Rick Hartman, Wayne Hartman, Alfred (Tonya) Crone, all of Burlington, and Marshele Crone (Kerry) Robison, of Powderly, Kentucky; thirteen grandchildren; thirty two great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one brother, Jim Bloomquist of Conesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al; son, James Harley Hartman; grandsons, Wayne Hartman Jr. and Roy Allen Hartman. Friends may call from Noon until 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 18th, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. The funeral s...[more]

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ice for Rose will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 19th in Lunning Chapel with Rev. Morris Hurd officiating. There will be a time for food and fellowship following the funeral until 1:00 p.m. at West Hill United Methodist Church. Graveside services and interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk. Memorials have been established for Alzheimers Research and Breast Cancer Awareness.