Rosemary M. Armstrong, 84, of Remington, passed away at 1:45 AM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. Elizabeth East of Lafayette, IN. She was born March 28, 1932 in Round Grove, IN to the late Anton and Pearl (St. John) DeGroot. She was a 1951 graduate of Morocco High School.

 

Her marriage was to Samuel P. Armstrong on February 20, 1952 in Kentland, IN. He survives. Rosemary was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington.

 

Rosemary was a homemaker, she also spent time working as a CNA, bookkeeper, and waitress. She enjoyed spending her time quilting, crocheting, knitting, and cross stitch. For many years Rosemary made the uniforms and flags for the Rifle and Flag members of Tri-County High School.

 

Surviving along with her husband are children, Kevin (Cheryl) Armstrong of West Lafayette, and Merri (Dave) Schieler of Wolcott; siblings, Renska DeKoker of Bloomington, IN, and Edwin DeGroot of Knox, IN. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

 

Preceding her in death along with her parents is a daughter, Dallerie “Dolly” Murray, and 5 brothers.

Friends may call from 12 PM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 1 PM (EST) Monday, January 30, 2017 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Fr. Paul Hudson of Remington Sacred Heart Catholic Church to officiate. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery of Remington.

 

Memorial contributions may be made in Rosemary’s name to the American Cancer Society.

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