Rosalie A. King

Rosalie A. King, age 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born March 1, 1936, in Hurley, WI, the daughter of the late John and Velia (Piazza) Grandelis. She graduated from the Hurley High School. Rosalie married Kenton King on August 27, 1967 in Wakefield, MI and the couple celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary in 2008. Kenton preceded her in death on October 27, 2008. Rosalie was both passionate and compassionate. She was a fierce advocate for what she believed in, which included her family, friends, and the many organizations she belonged to. She was always there when someone needed help and was always willing to give of herself. She was the first to offer to bake or cook when needed. She offered consolation with her beautiful singing voice and brought joy and peace to the many grieving families that she served over the years, while in the choir. She loved being involved in politics and brought about many positive changes for Iron County throughout the years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, winemaking. She especially loved spending time with and helping her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her many, many friends. She will be missed by all that knew her and those whom she served throughout Iron County and beyond. Rosalie is survived by her close friend Maurice Beauchamp, two sons, Tom (Debra) King of Iron River, MI and David (Ancella) King of Caspian, MI; two daughters, Patricia (Curtis) Soderbloom of Iron River, MI and Rebecca King of Okemos, MI; thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Grandelis; sister, Nancy Christensen and grandson, Christopher King. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian with Rev. Gregory Veneklase to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. The ladies of St. Ann's Society will form an honor guard at the service. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rosalie A. King, please visit our flower store.