Obituaries, Feb. 27, 2023
Roswitha “Rosie” Marie Wesson
Roswitha “Rosie” Marie Wesson, 85, of Kokomo, passed away 8:16 pm Wednesday February 22, 2023, at Waterford Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born in Ashaffenburg, Germany on July 12, 1937, the daughter of the late Franz and Margarett Hein.
Rosie came to America in 1960 from Germany and Father Nieson helped her find a place for her to live and work. In 1965, she married the father of her children, John Wesson. Rosie worked at General Motors for 30 years until her retirement. She owned and operated the Kokomo Motel and the Bavarian Inn Bed and Breakfast for 22 years. She was known to host a multiple course meal for 50-150 people at the bed and breakfast for over 10 years. She was a member of the U.A.W #292, the Chamber of Commerce, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, and sang in the Kokomo Symphony.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to Rosie’s angel and caregiver, Chelsea Luckey.
Rosie is survived by her daughter, Tanja Wesson; father of their children, John Wesson; daughter-in-law, Missy Wesson; and grandchildren, Courtney Wesson, Andrea Wesson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark David Wesson; and brothers, Ottmar Hein, Alois Hein, Fritz Hein.
Private services will be held, with Deacon Chuck Springer conducting a Scripture service. Entombment will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Janette Mitchell
Janette Mitchell, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
A gathering of friends & family for Janette will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Mitchell family.