Katherine A. Bortolameolli

Katherine A. Bortolameolli, age 87, of Caspian, MI, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. She was born on July 26, 1932 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Emil and Teresa (Rock) Rosseau. She attended the Iron River schools, graduating with the Class of 1950. Katherine married Eugene Bortolameolli on August 5, 1961 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River. The couple made their home in Caspian and celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary in 1984. Eugene preceded her in death on May 17, 1985. She held multiple jobs upon her spouse’s passing in order to continue to provide for their family. Her job she took the most pride in was being a manager of the Iron River Senior Center for over 10 years. Katherine was a member of St. Cecilia and St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Italian Ladies Society, the Red Hats, Lady’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, sat on the Senior Council for the Senior Center, and many more community organizations throughout her children’s lives and hers. She was very involved and supported her community Katherine enjoyed crafting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, and working puzzles. She was an avid Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings fan. Katherine loved Bon Jovi and attended multiple concerts with her final concert at the age of 80. She also enjoyed going out to eat with her friends, playing on her iPad, as well as coloring. She treasured spending time with her family, friends, and grandpets. Katherine is survived by her sons, Gene (Nancy) Bortolameolli of Appleton, WI and Joseph (Sharon) Bortolameolli of Auburn, NH; daughter, Teresa (Graig) Passamani of Dexter, MI; brother, William (Diana) Rosseau of Denver, CO; sister-in-law, Anne Rosseau of Iron River, MI; grandchildren, Jaena, Drake, Joshua, Andrew, Matthew, Tyler, Taylor and Alexis, and great grandchildren Violet and Emmett; many nieces, nephews, extended family; and close friends, Marilyn Callovi and Lois Goodman. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Passamani; brothers, Howard and Oliver Rosseau; and sister-in-law, Virginia Rosseau. Visitation will be at held at Jacobs Funeral home. Funeral service will be held at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Caspian, MI with Rev. Gregory Veneklase to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Katherine A. Bortolameolli, please visit our flower store.