Suzanne "Sue" Rose

Suzanne Marie “Sue" Rose, age 71, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at home. She was born January 20, 1948 in Michigan City, IN. On February 24, 1973 she married Dennis Rose, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2018.

She is survived by her children, Roy (Tammy) Rose of Ligonier, IN, Steve Rose of Ligonier, IN, Merry Rose and her fiancé Dan Piela of Ligonier, IN, Jason (Jamie) Rose of Goshen, IN; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two siblings, Sherri (Ray) Mast-Jeschke of Three Rivers, MI and Michael (Emma) Mast of Milford, IN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis, and her parents, Leroy and Virginia “Mickey” Mast.

Sue graduated from Ligonier High School in 1966. Over the years, she held many positions with local businesses including Alco, Val’s, Banner's Pool Hall, Superior Sample, Tower Ribbon, Ligonier Telephone Company, and Maggie’s Restaurant, where she met her husband.

Sue loved animals and being outdoors.  She also enjoyed cooking, writing poetry, and reading, but more than anything, she loved being with her family.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767.  A funeral service will be held in Sue’s honor on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11am at Yeager Funeral Home. Pastor John Lutton will officiate.

A GoFundMe donation page has been created to help the family with Sue’s funeral expenses.  Memorial contributions may be directed to https://www.gofundme.com/f/final-expenses-for-suzanne-rose .