"I was sorry to read about the passing of Rosella Hamm. Death was never part of God's plan for mankind. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May the God of comfort give you peace during this most difficult time. Ps 116:15. Sincerely, Cynthia "
In loving memory of
Rosella "Rosy" Hamm
October 22, 1956 - July 3, 2019
Rosella "Rosy" Ann Hamm, 62, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away July 3, 2019, at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City, Iowa. She was born October 22, 1956, in Riceville, Iowa, to Raymond R. and Dorothy M. (Ademite) Knipfel.
Rosy graduated from Hampton High School in Hampton, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Terry L. Hamm on August 22, 1981, in Hansell, Iowa. She worked at Northrup King, B&W grocery store and for ABCM Corporation in Hampton for 30 years. Rosy was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Hampton. She enjoyed painting, gardening, pottery and trips to the Great Lakes.
Rosy is survived by her husband Terry L. Hamm of Hampton, daughter Jessie (Sherwin) Talinao of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, son Thomas Hamm of Hampton, grandson Seamus Talinao, granddaughter Madeliene Talinao, granddaughter Sidney Talinao, sister JoAnn Young of Hansell, sister LaVonne "Pickle" Wilson of Sheffield, brother Willie (Nancy) Knipfel of Hampton, brother-in-law Chuck (Betty) Hamm of Alexander, sister-in-law Brenda Sanchez of Mason City.
Rosy was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Dorothy Knipfel, brother Russell Knipfel, brother-in-laws Timothy Wilson and Richard Young and sister-in-law Charlene Palmer.
Tributes
"Thomas - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult tim"
"So sorry to hear of Rosy's passing. She was always such a happy, fun person. My sympathies to her family."
"To Rosy's family, I am so sorry to hear of Rosy. Back in the 1980's I worked with Rosy, always had good talks and she was happy all the time. Life brings such sadness. May God bring all of you peace and strength during this so very sad time. God never fails, He is always with us. Our deepest sympathy to to all of you. Diane and Richard Pfertzel"
"Terry, I was so sorry to hear of Rosy's death. I will miss her friendship and her beautiful smile. May you and your family find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Rozann"
"Rosy im really gonna miss your smiling face at all the family functions. You never judged anyone. Fly hi and watch over us all"
"Rosy was my Data Processor off and on for the last 4 years. I was SO impressed with her dedication to her job as she battled this illness. Always positive even when I am sure she felt lousy and completely worn out. She was an amazing person and I will miss her greatly. Peace be with your family during this difficult time."
"To Aunt Sissy- you were one who never judge anyone!! You were a great aunt to my boys from cheering them on and supporting them in all their activities!! You now will be everyone guardian angel! You will be missed by all. Fly high Aunt Sissy!! Until we meet again have fun with the rest of are family that have been are guardian angels!! Love you always!!"
"To Aunt Sissy-She was one that never judged you no matter what. She was always a phone call away! She was a wonderful great aunt to my boys from supporting them in all their activities. She now will cheer from heaven and will be all of are guardian angel!! Fly high Aunt Sissy until we meet again!! You will always be with me!! Love always Angie"
"You will be greatly missed aunt Rosy "
"I'm gonna miss you Rosy & your hugs...."