Rosalie Heminger

ROSALIE JEAN HEMINGER

Moulton

Rosalie Jean Heminger, 83, of Moulton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Keosauqua Healthcare Center.

Rosalie was born March 25, 1937, in Mount Sterling, Iowa, the daughter of Doyle and Mary "Beula" (Williams) Philips. Rosalie owned and operated the Batavia Drive-In in Batavia, Iowa, for several years. She then started at Ottumwa Hy-Vee, eventually relocating to Centerville Hy-Vee, working there for numerous years until her retirement.

Rosalie enjoyed sewing, reading, flowers, gardening and music. She loved playing Bluegrass music and attending the concerts.

Left to cherish Rosalie's memory are her children, Rebecca Jean Eland of Farmington, Iowa, Jane Pohren of Fairfield, Iowa, and Jerry (Dreama) Heminger of Webb City, Mo.; siblings, Joan Baker, Sherry Evans, Midge Breckenridge, Linda Briggs and Alan Philips; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Beula Philips; and her special friend of over 30 years, Bill Withrow.

Per Rosalie's wishes, cremation has been accorded. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials have been established to Compassus Hospice in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, c/o Heminger family, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, IA 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.