Rosemary Kemna Dudding

A private family funeral Mass for Rosemary Dudding will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 11:30 AM at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. The Mass will be live streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook page. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft. Rosemary Kemna Dudding passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020, at her residence in New Hampton, Iowa. She was in her 95th year. She was known most of her life as Rosie, and for almost 40 years as Grandma Rose. Rosie was born February 5, 1925, in West Bend, Iowa to John and Helena (Zeimet) Kemna. She was the third of John and Helena's 11 children. She was raised and educated in West Bend, IA. She married Gordon Joseph Dudding of Bancroft, Iowa on August 4, 1951. Rosie was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Grandma Rose. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Rosie had an abundance of faith in God and Heaven. She prayed for all (family, friends and foe). She was proud of having her children attend St. John's Catholic school and continuously encouraged her children to give ...[more]

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e attention to their faith. Rosie dedicated her life to helping others. She always enjoyed having friends in her home. She played cards, and always welcomed her children's friends. She was a dedicated 4-H leader for many years, held offices in the Bancroft American Legion Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters of America, and other volunteer servantude. She worked as a seamstress, enjoyed crocheting afghans and treasured tablecloths, and helped several older people in their homes. She was a compassionate and loyal friend. Mourning her loss includes five children: Jim (Connie) Dudding, Jean (Randy)Dotzenrod, Marcia (Rob) Evans, Brian Dudding, and Mary Dudding, six grandchildren: Rochelle (Jacob), Heather Rose (Rich), Mark (Jenni), Elizabeth, Amanda Rose (Jarod), Diana (Trey), and Danielle; nine great grandchildren Dylan, Stella, Liam, Noah, Woodlynne, Ethan, Willow Rose, Carter, and Monroe, one sister Alvina Delperdang and one brother - John (Randee) Kemna, sisters-in-laws Bobbi Kemna, Doris Kemna and Marie Kemna along with numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. Rosie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gordan Dudding, one son Donald, three sisters, Bernadette Kemna, Joanne Kemna, and Irene (John) Rosenstiel and five brothers - Albert Kemna, Joe Kemna, Lawrence Kemna, Leo (Bonnie) Kemna, and Harold Kemna. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. John's Catholic Church to by used toward Masses in Rosemary's memory. Condolences for the family may be sent to Jean Dotzenrod, P.O. Box 393 . Calmar, IA 52132