Rita Rose was born March 26, 1924 in Minonk, IL to Frank & Anna (Ullman) Eisenrich. She died November 5, 2009 in Flagstaff, AZ. Her parents and her sister Mary preceded her in death, as did Tony Rose, Her former husband. Tony and Rita had four children: Steve (Mary Ellen), Chris (Marsha), Mark (Mary Ann) and Julie Anne Rose, who survive her, as do two brothers: Frank and Bob Eisenrich. She leaves eight grandchildren and three great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Rita's life will take place Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:00 am, at Norvel Owens Mortuary Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Northland Hospice, PO Box 997, Flagstaff, AZ 86002.