Rose Hendricksen
Rose was born August 10, 1925, in the Town of Rome, Adams County, Wisconsin to Frank and Marie (Urs) Kouba. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1943. On August 29, 1946, Rose married James at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. To this union three children were born, Richard, Thomas, and Carol.
Rose and James dairy farmed until 1986, but continued to raise crops and beef cattle for several more years on the family farm. Rose served her community as the Big Flats Town Clerk for 49 years. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church where she served as Ladies Aide President, Custodian, and Sunday School Teacher. She was a lifetime member of the Western Fraternal Lodge and held several offices, including Fraternalist of the Year.
Rose enjoyed spending time with her family. One of her favorite activities was hosting the annual horseshoe picnic for family and friends. She was an avid bowler, for many years she bowled on Thursday nights for the Farmers Union Co-op team. She also attended many state bowling tournaments. She enjoyed growing flowers and a large vegetable garden.
A service for the immediate family will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, Big Flats Wisconsin, interment will be at Niebull Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband James, parents Frank & Mary Kouba, sister Bessie Kouba, brother Joe Kouba, sister-in-law Lorraine Kouba, brother Frank Kouba, sister Ella Petersen, brother-in-law Jim Petersen, sister-in-law Donabelle Kouba, brother-in-law Irvin Hendricksen, sister-in-law Elsie Hendricksen, brother-in-law Robert Sutherland, sister-in-law Laura Sutherland; niece Mary Jo Peterson, nephew Donald Kouba, nephew Thomas Kouba, and niece Debbie Hendricksen.
Survivors include her sons: Richard (Cleo) Hendricksen and Thomas (Patricia) Hendricksen; daughter, Carol (John) Jefferson; grandchildren: Jeremy Hendricksen, Jill (Andy) Cavanaugh, and Christopher (Amber) Jefferson; great-grandchildren: Cody and Brayden Hendricksen, Ariana and Keegan Cavanaugh, Isabella and Jacob Jefferson; and brother, Emil Kouba. Rose is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Richard, Cleo and family,
So sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. She was one of the nicest people I ever worked with. She always had time for everyone.
Prayers to your whole family.
We’re sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing others care. Rose was a beautiful woman 🥰
Our deepest sympathies to all of your family. I remember Rose as a very kind person and it was always fun when we got to visit in your parents’ home. May you always have many memories in your heart of your mother and they will help you through the difficult times. I’m a granddaughter of Hazel Peterson and daughter of Alvin and Leota Peterson from Illinois. I will always have fond memories of our times spent around our Big Flats family and friends. Many prayers for you.
What a great lady she was. Cherish the memories you have. She always was so kind. My sympathy goes out to all her family.
Rich and Cleo, so sorry to hear about Rose. She was a wonderful lady
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She raised three fabulous children.
Rose is Angel 😇 May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
To Rose’s Families, We send our deepest sympathy. for the loss of your mother..
Rose was a very kind, sweet, hard working lady. Hugs to all.
Thoughts and prayers are with Rose’s family at this difficult time. Hold close those wonderful memories. I remember Rose and her family from visiting my grandmother Hazel Peterson. I am the daughter of Alvin and Leota Peterson.
My deepest sympathy to all of you! My prayers are with you during this difficult time, So many wonderful memories and how wonderful she lived such a great life!!!
My sympathy to the Hendricksen family . She was a sweet lady.
Rose was a special lady to me. She taught me the town clerk job when things were still recorded on paper. Always plesant and willing to give of her time to any clerk that needed help. She will be remembered by many of us.
Rich, Cleo, Tom, Pat, Carol, John, Jeremy, Jill and Christopher (and all your family’s) : My deepest condolences at the loss of your mom and grandma. Such a tribute to a life well lived is how amazing all of you are! She will live on in each of you! Never easy losing such a precious loved one but I pray for peace and comfort to surround you all in your time of sorrow and loss. Let your many memories bring you comfort as you learn how to live without her… until you meet again. May she rest in peace!
Thoughts and prayers to Rose’s family. A sweet, kind lady who gave her all to family and friends. Sorry for your loss. God bless.
Rich and Cleo sorry to her about your mom, always enjoyed your stories over the years, God’s blessings to you
Our deepest Sympathy to Richard, Tom, and Carol. Your Mom was a real asset to Adams County. Such a lovely lady to know.
So sorry for you loss!
We extend our sympathy to Rose’s family at this sad time; thinking of you all.
Phil and I will miss Rose and her caring ways, she was so pleasant and helpful in all she did a sincere and kind heart. She was so good with us women at WELCA. So much pinning, sewing and patience’s, you are with James now and in the house of our Lord. Blessings to the family and a great loss to our church family, and the Lord said Amen!
I will miss Rose. She was a very special friend. I will always remember how loving and kind she was to everyone. She loved her family so much! I loved spending time with her. Going to Pritzles for Ice Cream was her favorite! I will always remember her love for nature. Her beautiful garden, flowers and that special Apple tree!
our sincere condolences to the family. Rose was a wonderful person have many childhood memories of time spent with her and family
. God Bless and remember the good times
My deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers are with your family Rose was a wonderful person very sweet and kind she will be missed God brought Rose to a much better place and made her an angel God Bless you all
Rose was a very pleasant lady and always happy to see her at our township. Sending our condolences to the family and sending our prayers. God Bless, Sheila & Robin
Sorry to hear about the passing of Rose sympathy to Carol and family and friends she is in Gods hands.
My prayers are with the family. Rose was a wonderful person, she loved working at the pancake suppers, and we all loved her. I was very glad to have known her as a friend.
Greg and I were honored to know such a wonderful person. Our deepest sympathies to the Hendricksen Family.
Our sincere sympathy to the Hendricksen family. Always hard to say goodbye for the last time, may your memories help you through. Gods blessings. Dennis and Judy Allen
Carol,. So sorry to hear about your mom she was a fine lady She can now plant that big garden in heaven God bless you and your family May she rest in peace Sally Yuds ( Taylor)
Richard, Tom and Carol
So sorry for the loss of your mom. And to the rest of her family.
John,Faye Edman and Blanche ( Mom).
Carol and family, We are so sorry for your loss. It doesn’t matter how old they are or how old you are, that is still your mom and it is hard. Know we love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything let us know.
A long life lived well. We should all be so fortunate. Thinking of her family.
May God bless your memories.
A wonderful woman for sure – hard working and yet always had time to talk. My sympathy to you all!
My condolences to Roses’s Family. Rose amd my Mom, Clara (York) Waller-Greene, graduated from A-F High School together with Class of 1943.
To all of Rose’s Family What a super lady now with God. We bowled together and did all the town stuff for so many years, she was so helpful all the time and what a great life she lead, God Bless.
I fondly remember her from bowling. Prayers to the family.
Joe and I always loved Rose’s beautiful smile each Sunday morning and the pancake suppers when she handed out plates. We are so sorry for your loss.
It is very sad to read of Rose’s passing. We spent so many deer season’s at they’re farm. She was always pleasant and had nice things to say. My prayers to the family. God bless you all