Rosemary Ann Meyer, 82, of Huntley, died peacefully on November 24, 2022, with her daughter Dawn at her side.
Rosemary was born in Chicago on July 8, 1940, to parents Ralph and Maryann (nee Ryan) Caruso. At the age of 22, Rosemary married Charles Peterson and together they raised their six children, Chuck, Ralph, Mary Ann, Dawn, Valerie, and Rosie, in Hanover Park. Following Chuck’s death in 1977, Rosemary married Russell Meyer in 1988. Russ had five children, Terry, Ken, Judy, Peggy, and Joey. After Russ died in 2000, Rosemary retired to the Del Webb community in Huntley. Rosemary was always very active in both her community and her church, and she was completely devoted to her family. Rosemary was a true example of unconditional love, not only to her family and extended family, but to her friends, and to everyone she met. Rosemary would greet everyone with a smile, a hug, and a loaf of bread. She was often referred to as “the bread lady.” Everyone knew Rosemary’s bread was made with love. Rosemary will be forever remembered, loved, and dearly missed.
Rosemary is survived by her children, Chuck (Elizabeth) Peterson, Ralph (Tammy) Peterson, Mary Ann Bond, Dawn (Ed) Cwik, Valerie (Dave) Mansell, Rosie (Ryan) Brubaker, Terri (Francis) Bell, Ken (Patricia) Meyer), Judy (Keith) Abraham, Peggy (John) Hernandez, and Joey (Mary Jo) Meyer, her 22 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and her siblings, Ralph Caruso, Bob (Marion) Caruso, and her sister-in-law, Phyllis Caruso.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Peterson, her husband, Russ Meyer, her brother, Ron Caruso, and her sister-in-law, Geri Caruso.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Mass will be Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10 a.m. with a visitation the hour prior, all at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Interment to follow mass at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Sad for you, happy for her.
Your mom was a wonderful person, always welcoming and so friendly. She was blessed to have all of you , and you took such great care of her. Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage and not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of Love. She was loved and loved you all. She will be missed. Our condolences to all of you. Scott and Dawn
Rosemary touched many lives. Her legacy will live on thru her children. She made the best bread ever!! So very sorry that she will no longer walk on this earth, Rosemary was one of a kind soul. Peace and love
Wishing Aunt Rose a glorious eternity with Christ !
My sweet friend, Rosemary Meyer, will be greatly missed by me and other Sun City Stingrays Swim Club members. She represented the highest definition of "Mother," having raised so many children successfully, even after the deaths of their fathers. Rosemary led St. Mary's Grievance Group for widows and widowers. This unselfish lady was also was known as "Bread Lady" for her gifts of delicious homemade breads to those in attendance at Swim Club Parties and at her home Neighborhood Christmas Parties. We will keep those fond memories of you in our hearts forever! Your friend, Joanie Koplos
I’m so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. She was an amazing person, mother, and grandmother. ♥️ She will forever be missed.
Aunt Rose and I go back to my baptism where she became my sweet and loving Godmother. She was very special to me all of my life. She asked me to be the flower girl at her wedding to Uncle Chuck in May of 1963. I recall how much fun that I had, at five years old, going out with the ladies to pick out our bridesmaid dresses. I remember the rehearsal dinner where Aunt Rose picked me up so that I could speak into the microphone to say to all of the guests (at her promoting), "We will see you all at the wedding tomorrow." Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose's wedding was a highlight of my childhood. My cousins and I had so much fun throwing the rice, coins and almonds, then picking up the money as it all fell to the ground around the new bride and groom. I recall the grand march in the Roseland Moose hall as we all danced around laughing and singing. Aunt Rose liked big parties and this was huge! She was the matriarch of our family who kept our extended, growing family altogether through many decades, having parties to celebrate family events and reunions at Christmastime and in the summer. A couple of decades ago, while we still had Grandpa and Grandma Caruso, Uncle Russ, Uncle Tony, Uncle Rego, and Aunt Barbara, I had an Italian picnic at Paarlberg Park in South Holland, IL. Aunt Rose was so happy that our California relatives came in for that, Uncle Frank and Carla Jean with her husband Bill. That was another great memory because we had a talent show at that picnic and many family members participated. Through the years, Aunt Rose was always someone I could call to speak to about anything and she always had time for me and enjoyed the moments we would spend sharing our thoughts and feelings. She was open, caring, honest and generous. She helped me through some grief I had experienced sending a Christian pamphlet to me entitled, "Acceptance, the way to serenity and peace of mind" that I read many times. Her faith mattered and she lived it daily. I believe that this is my Godmother's greatest legacy, the faith she had in Jesus as her Savior and Lord, that she shared. She gave her time, talents and treasure to the Lord, and she gave, most importantly, her love, which reflected her great faith. Yes, her bread was great, her laughter and fun loving ways memorable and her love of family exemplary, but her faith was her greatest example and contribution to us... I'll miss you sweet Aunt Rose, but know that because we strongly share this faith in Jesus, and trust in His Resurrection, mercy, love, promises, and sacrifice, that I will see you again. Thank you for your unfailing love. Enjoy Heaven...I will love you forever...God bless you...Yours, Cathy