Rosalene Elizabeth Burd, age 86, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior Saturday, April 5, 2025. Rose was the first born child of Gerard and Louise (Steffes) Funk. She is survived by her son, Daniel; siblings Eugene, Raymond (Kathleen), Patricia (Don) Van Wagner, Susan Gruis, Deborah (Mike) Valenti; siblings-in-law James Pfeiffer, Deborah Funk; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended relatives. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Burd; siblings Theresa Pelgrim, James, Mary Louise Pfeiffer, Bernard and Gary; special nieces Lynn and Carrie.
The celebration of the life of Rose will begin 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, welcoming family and friends, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic Church – 2459 146th Ave., Dorr, Michigan. Given the restrictions on flowers in the church, contributions in Rose’s honor may be made to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (biami.org)
