Rose Ann Stover

Rose Ann Stover, age 94, of Goshen, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at The Laurels of Goshen. She was born on March 16, 1928 the daughter of Iva A. (Eblen) and William J. Martens. On February 14, 1947, she married Donald Ray Stover in Wooster, Ohio and together they shared over 70 years of marriage; he preceded her in death on September 2, 2017.

Rose is survived by her children, Gary (Linda) Stover of Syracuse, Indiana, Vickie Newman of Osceola, Indiana, and Randy (Yetta) Stover of Versailles, Kentucky; grandchildren, Todd (Kandi) Stover, Chad (Laura) Stover, Ben (Natalie) Showalter, Aaron (Ibi) Newman, Andrea (Chris) LeSeure, Jarad (Abby) Stover; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchild; and two siblings, Eileen Rhodes of Celina, Ohio and Mary Cook of Sydney, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother John Martens.

For many years Rose worked with her family at Stover’s Super Value grocery store in Ligonier. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church, Good Samaritans, Circle Club, Ligonier Study Club, and the Beta Sigma Sorority in Ligonier. She also volunteered at Goshen Hospital for many years.

A Celebration of Rose’s life will be held at 12 noon on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Ligonier United Methodist Church, 466 Townline Road, Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Byron Kaiser will officiate. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the church.

A private burial will take place at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Ligonier United Methodist Church. In addition, Rose’s family will be establishing a library in her honor at The Laurels. Those attending the service are invited to bring a book to donate in her honor.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com .