Rosanne Fifarek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rosanne Fifarek, age 67, passed away, Friday, February 5, 2016, at Munson Hospice Home, Traverse City, Michigan. Rosanne was born to Robert L. and Dorothy A. (Chase) Fifarek on July 24th, 1948, in Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Manistee High School in 1966, and Michigan State University, in 1970, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Education. Rosanne also received Master degrees in High School Education and High School Administration from Michigan State University. Rosanne taught at Webberville Community Schools, teaching in the areas of Language Arts, History, Theater and Journalism. In 2003, after 33 years of teaching, she retired. Rosanne relocated to Traverse City and continued her career as a substitute teacher for seven years. Rosanne was born to teach. She shared her passion for literature, theater, and the written word with all of her family, friends and the thousands of students that entered her classroom. Along with her love of her family and friends, Rosanne greatest interest was travel, sharing her adventures with her sister, traveling through Great Britain and Europe, cruising Hawaii and the Caribbean, and multiple trips across the United States and parts of Canada. Rosanne was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy (Chase) Fifarek; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Anna (Kelenski) Fifarek; maternal grandparents, Raymond J. and Rosa (Brezina) Chase; and her grand-niece, Sophia Rose Fifarek Rosanne is survived by a sister, Mary Jo Fifarek, of Traverse City; and two brothers, John Fifarek of Haslett, and James (Jan) Fifarek of Grand Rapids. She is also survived by her former sister-in-law, Lori Hydeck of Sarasota, Florida; five nephews and nieces, Dr. Chase (Katie) Fifarek of Venice, Florida, Dr. John Fifarek, Jr. of Sarasota, Florida, Lauren Fifarek of West Palm Beach, Florida, Sara Fifarek of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Kalli Fifarek of Southfield, Michigan. Rosanne is also survived by the newest family members, two grand-nieces, Ellie Alona and Eva Noel Fifarek and numerous cousins and close friends. The family would like to thank Deacon Rene Hoenscheid for his spiritual support and caring attention. The family would also wish to express gratitude to the staff of Munson Hospice House for their gentle care of their sister during her last few days. Visitation for Rosanne will take place Friday, February 12th, from 5 - 7 pm, with a rosary to follow, at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Visitation will also take place from 1 - 2 pm, Saturday, February 13th at St. Patrick Church, Traverse City, MI, with the funeral mass celebrating Rosanne’s life beginning at 2 pm, with Father Greg McCallum officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice House or Saint Patrick Church. Please share your favorite memories of Rosanne with her family by posting to her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Rosanne Fifarek

July 24, 1948 - February 5, 2016