Rosella "Rosie" Margaret Fountain

Rosie was taken into the arms of the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2012. She was born April 30, 1914 in Massillon, Ohio to John and Elizabeth Schwartz. Rosie moved when she was young to Jackson Michigan where she graduated from St John's High School in 1931. She married the love of her life, Clifford Fountain, in Jackson Michigan. Rosie and Cliff never gave birth to any children of their own but they enjoyed being active in raising three generations of her sister Rita's children. She was a dedicated hospital laundry employee of Mercy Hospital in Jackson until they closed and transferred to W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital until her retirement after 35 years of service.

Rosie spent her final decade of her life in Hastings, Michigan where she enjoyed cheering for Notre Dame Football, playing bingo with her niece Becky (Brisboe) Snider, and attending family parties. Her favorite activity was to watch her nephews, Trent and Mitchell Brisboe participate in Saxon football, wrestling, and baseball. She was welcomed into the Hastings community and became known as everybody's "Aunt Rosie".

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth Schwartz; her brothers and their spouses, Paul (Vivian) Schwartz, Roy (Bea) Schwartz; her sister and spouse, Rita (Vincent) Lodise.

She is survived by multiple nieces and nephews that were all touched by her caring. She became an integral part of the Mark and Laura Brisboe family, especially during her years in Hastings.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 21 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with visitation at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Special thanks to River Ridge Assisted Care Home, Razor's Edge Hair Salon, and Hastings Saxon Athletics for their acts of kindness and care.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Rose of Lima Church 805 South Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058 or Hastings Athletic Boosters PO Box 344, Hastings, MI 49058.

Desnoyer Funeral Home--Family owned for 122 years