Rose M. Fossen, 85, of Maddock, ND, died Monday, December 13th, 2010, at St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND.  Funeral services will be Friday, December 17th, 2010,  11:00 AM  at North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock with Pastor Allen Campbell officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7pm with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service at the Nelson Funeral Home in Maddock.  Casket bearers will be her grandsons:  Duane,  Mitchell,  Kyle,  Bradley,  Billy and Patrick Fossen, and Rich, Ryan and Jason Frye;  honorary bearers will be her granddaughters:  Shelli Devier,  Vicky Berg,  Jolene Savageau,  Stephanie Paulette,  Jamie Boutiette and Allison Boutiette.  Music will be from Rachel Markestad, pianist and soloist.

Rose Mary Fossen was born September 8th, 1925 at Crary, ND, the daughter of John and Carolina (Miller) Schall.  She was raised on a farm near Crary.  Following her education,  she worked as a nursing assistant at the General Hospital in Devils Lake.  Rose married Bennie Fossen, Sr. in 1945.  He passed away in 1985.  She later was married to Sigvart Fossen.  Rose loved the many years of living on the farm.  She moved in 2004 to an apartment in Maddock and later to the St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey.  Rose dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, loving the life of a stay at home Mom, cherished being there for their many milestones in life, with one holding a special place in her heart.

Rose was a member of North Viking Lutheran Church and its WELCA in Maddock.  She enjoyed embroidering, baking, cooking, gardening, canning, singing, dancing, TV game shows and playing cards, especially whist.   Rose enjoyed the time playing checkers and reading to her grandchildren.

Surviving are her sons:  Bennie Jr., Gerald, & Lanny (Susan) Fossen all of Maddock, Ronald (Cindy) Fossen of Fargo, Gary (Michelle) Fossen of West Fargo;  daughters:  Sharon (George) Frye of Mandan, Donna (Russ) Berg of Horace and Judy (Mark) Boutiette of West Fargo;  15 grandchildren;  10 great-grandchildren;  one great-great-grandchild;  a brother:  Bert Schall of Devils Lake;  sisters:  Barbara Dodgson, Veronica (Nick) Leiphon and Ann Holler all of Devils Lake, Katie Reynen of Davis, OK, Eleanor Jacobs of Dixon, CA and Esther (Sid) Mason of Price, UT;  and sisters-in-law:  Geraldine Schall and Elizabeth Schall both of Devils Lake.

Preceding her in death were her parents;  husbands;  brothers:  Lawrence,  Frank,  Jack and Wendell Schall;  a sister:  Lena Bertsch and 3 sisters in infancy.


Condolences:

It was with great sadness that I learned about Rose. Our love, thoughts, prayers, and heartful sympathy are with you all.  May you find comfort in the many special memories and thoughts of the happy years you shared with her. Sid, Esther, Steve, and Keith Mason.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.  Sincerely, Aunt Eleanor

I am your sister Annie's daughter, and I was named after my Dear Aunt Rosie, 'Rose Mary (Holler) Korienek'.  I have lived in San Jose, California for 40 years.  I remember the whist card games at my Mom and Dads, Ann & John, and I remember Uncle Benny always made us laugh and Aunt Rosie was always happy and kind to us kids and she always looked so pretty. She used to make these fried rosietties with sprinkled powder sugar - sooo good.  I remember visiting all of you at the farm in Maddock and playing with cousin Sharon. If any of you ever make a trip to San Jose, California, please come stay/visit me. I miss all of my family and cousins back home. My Blessing to the family in the passing of Aunt Rosie.  Rose Mary (Holler) Korienek

This was very sad to hear. My sympathy goes out to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be with you in you're time of need. Much love to you. Katie Reynen