Rosemary Elizabeth Misch

Rosemary Elizabeth Misch, 83, of South Holland, Illinois, traded her earthly angel wings for her heavenly wings on September 29, 2025. She was born on January 27, 1942, in Chicago, the loving daughter of the late Nick and Myrtle Ross. In her younger years, Rosemary proudly served her country by working for the U.S. Army as an administrative assistant. She had the opportunity to work in Germany until the birth of her first child, Marianna, when she returned to the States. Rosemary built a remarkable 60-year career as a waitress. She began working at Carson’s Pancake House alongside her mother, where she met her beloved husband. She went on to serve countless loyal customers at Homestead, Nick’s Sports Page, Good Spirit, and finally retiring from Aunt Sally’s at age 75. Rosemary truly loved every minute of her work and never met a customer she didn’t like—and in turn, her customers loved her. No matter where she went, someone always knew her and made sure to say hello. Rosemary’s greatest joy came from her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and Nana. She had a passion for any sport her grandchildren played. She cheered faithfully for her Chicago Bears and White Sox, while being a Cubs fan by proxy so that she could support all of her boys who were fans of the North Side. Tennis was the sport she shared with her girls and cherished all of their overnight tennis trips. Not only did she wear her sparkle, it was shown to all by her over the top holiday decorations year after year. Lover of music, bopping to the beat, where she would sing all the words, whether she knew them or not. She treasured her years as a snowbird in Clearwater, Florida, with her husband, soaking up the sun on the beach or poolside—always with sparkly flip-flops to match. Those sunny days ended with beautiful sunsets, Pepsi in hand, toes in the sand.With too many friends to count, her calendar was always full of lunches, dinners, dances, concerts, and dice and card games, where she was known as the “Champion of Rummy 500.” All who spent time with her left with their hearts full from the love and joy she brought to every moment. She was also a loyal fan of General Hospital , sharing all the happenings in Port Charles with her sister. Evenings brought her love of happy endings with Hallmark movies, enjoyed alongside her husband.Her strong faith, kind heart, and joyful spirit defined her life. She lived with “rose-colored glasses,” always seeing the good in the world. She adored her five children and loved their spouses as her own.Rosemary is survived by her devoted husband, Jerry Misch; sister Pat Warren; daughters Marianna MacNeill (Jeff) and Beth Borgia (Joe); sons Nick Misch (Michelle), Jerry Misch (Gina), and Matt Misch (Kristen). She was a cherished Nana to Justin, Rob, Julia, Rhiannon, Joey, Tyler, Connor, Braeden, Kayla, Carter, Lincoln, and Declan, and great-Nana to Olivia, Alexa, Lauren, Laurel, Jax, and Tanner. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Smits DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home ( Michael Orrico director ), 649 East 162nd Street, South Holland, IL 60473. Family and friends will gather again on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. for prayers at 9:30 a.m. A funeral procession will depart at 10:10 a.m. for Christ Our Savior Catholic Church (St. Jude), 880 E. 154th Street, South Holland, IL 60473, where Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL.Rosemary’s love, strength, and warmth will be deeply missed by all who knew her.