With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rosemary Ehrstein of Belleville, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rosemary left this world on April 18, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Jesse Knight and Kathleen Knight (Rist); and her brother David Knight. She is survived by : her husband Fred L. Ehrstein; her son Stephen Ehrstein (Deb) of Kirkwood, MO; her granddaughters, Miranda Ehrstein of St. Louis, MO and Helene Ehrstein of Kirkwood, MO; her nieces and nephews, Jonathan Knight (Helen) of East Grinstead, UK, Debbie Knight of Crawley, UK, Mary Knobeloch (Edward), Susan Jakovac (Mike), Hal Modro, Michele Peters, Tim Modro, Carol Thrall (Tim), Fred Modro (Oznur) and Monica Jinks; her sister-in-law Pearl Knight of Sharpethorne, UK.; and her son London.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First United Presbyterian Church (1303 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville, IL 62223). A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Any donations can be made to a variety of organizations that Rosemary supported including The Nature Conservancy, Heifer International, Catholic Urban Programs, and Planned Parenthood.