Obituary of Betty Jean Rosenhagen

Betty J. Rosenhagen, 94, of Niles, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in St. Joseph, Michigan. She was born on November 6, 1925 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Frank and Hazel (Keller) Hoskins. Betty married Frank H. Davis, Jr. at a ceremony in Niles. Betty and Frank were delighted to have two daughters and although the marriage ended after 28 years the two remained friends. She again found love and on April 15, 1972. Betty wed Howard Rosenhagen at a ceremony in Niles, Michigan and enjoyed 37 years of marriage. Her family will always cherish the times they spent with Betty. She had a way of making each and every one of them feel special and important. Betty took great pleasure in baking and she was also an avid reader and prayer. She was a devoted mother, and a doting grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Howard, her daughters Linda Brock and Susan Lundy, son-in-law Ronald Brock and siblings Pearl Fedeli, Elizabeth Faye Turner, Edna Youree, Harold Hoskins and Donald Hoskins. Betty is survived by her daughter Cindy Davis of St. Joseph, her sons, Alan (Riitta) Rosenhagen of Buchanan and Scott (Laura) Rosenhagen of Berrien Springs, grandchildren; Tim (Jamie) Brock of St. Joseph, Andrew Wheeler of Fort Eustis, Virginia, Sarah Lundy of Niles, Marjorie (Ryan) Beigle of Petoskey, Matthew (Kelly) Rosenhagen and Aaron Rosenhagen of Granger, Indiana, Jason Rosenhagen and Julie Rosenhagen of Niles; seventeen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Nancy Hoskins and endless beloved nephews, nieces and friends. Anyone she encountered was left with a beautiful memory. She loved and was loved by all. Betty’s family will be remembering her privately and will lay her to rest next to her first husband, Frank Davis at Silverbrook Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Betty through memorial donations have been asked to consider the First United Methodist Church, 2950 Lakeview Ave, St. Joseph, MI 49085.