Rose M. Carpenter Obituary

In loving memory of Rose M. Carpenter of Colona, Illinois, who departed this world on January 30, 2026 at the age of 84. Rose leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Rose is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Rose's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roger Anderson and Betty L. Anderson (Leo); and her husband David Carpenter. She is survived by: her children, Kelly Rockstroh (Tim) of Davenport, Ronald Carpenter (Lynda) of Milwaukee, John Carpenter (Lori) of Gautier, Katherine Carpenter of Moline, Jeffrey Carpenter (Fran) of South Elgin and Kimberly McCarthy (Patrick) of Geneseo, Illinois. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established.