Rosemary Fornelli of Beckemeyer died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Caring First Nursing Home in Breese at the age of 91 years. Rosemary was born in Bartelso, Illinois the daughter of George and Rose Mary (Mensing) Becker on October 17, 1939 at St. Anthony Church in Beckemeyer Rosemary married William Fornelli, and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2005.
Mrs. Fornelli is survived by her children: Dominic Fornelli and wife Mary Jane of Highland and Judy Zimmerman and husband Jim of Brandon, South Dakota; a sister: Georgetta "Honey" Brueggemann of Bartelso; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters: Viola Fauke and Evelyn Dulle; a brother: Raymond Becker; and a grandson: Todd Zimmerman.
Rosemary was a member of St. Anthony Church in Beckemeyer and enjoyed being a homemaker.
In keeping with Rosemary’s wishes, private cremation services will take place.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Caring First Nursing Home in Breese or to the charity of the donor’s choice and those will be received at the Frerker Funeral Home which is serving the family.
Condolences and memories of Rosemary may be left for the Fornelli family by visiting
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