Rosie Barkeit Obituary
We bid farewell to Rosie Barkeit of Lena, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 12, 2026 at the age of 90. Rosie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Rosie's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anton Scheuring and Lily Scheuring (Leibfried); her husband Horst F. Barkeit; and her sister Nancy Dolgonos (Scheuring). She is survived by: her children, Lily Rivera (Barkeit) of Chicago, IL and John Barkeit of Freeport, IL; her grandchildren, Dawn Damiani (Ryan) of Aurora, IL and Tony Rivera (Samantha) of Coral Springs, FL; her great grandchildren, Jaden, Autumn Zayas and Jameson Damiani; and her cousin Lynn Lyvers.
