Rose Mary Schaaf

October 13, 1941 - June 26, 2012

Madison / Mineral Point - Rose Mary Schaaf, age 70, of Madison and formerly of Mineral Point passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. She was born in Mineral Point on October 13, 1941 the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (May) Schaaf. She graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1960. She worked at Simon House and Cuba Club and later for 25 years at St. Mary's Hospital in the Dietary Dept.. Rose enjoyed family gatherings, dancing , and watching old movies. Rose is survived by her siblings, Joe Schaaf of Mineral Point, Sister Ruth Schaaf of Richland, WA, David M. (Joyce) Schaaf of Janesville, Mary Therese (Pat) Murphy of Janesville, and Cathy (Allen) Mayo of Portage; her sister-in-law, Bonnie Schaaf of Janesville; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Rose is preceded in death by her parents, a infant sister Mildred, a sister and brother-in-law Frances and Jim Argall, and a brother Kenny Schaaf. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Ss. MARY & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH in Mineral Point. Fr. James Hinnen will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the church. "Rose will be greatly missed by her family, and her ability to remember everyones special occasions."