Rosemarie Raterink

Rosemarie Raterink age 96 of Rockford, Michigan passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her mother Naomi Stephan, father Jack Marion (Harriet) Stephan, brother William Stephan, her best friend, son Michael Raterink, and grandson Bryan Aldrich her fishing buddy.

Rosemarie leaves behind her two daughters Kathy (Andy) Aldrich, and Chris Simons and her two sons Steve (Julie) Raterink, and Rick Raterink. She also leaves behind her grandson Aaron Aldrich and the joy of her life her great granddaughter Ava Aldrich.

Rosemarie worked at General Motors on 36th street for years as an operator. Later she worked for Michigan Bell and AT&T. She cherished both of those jobs.  All the employees and operators became part of the family. Pat Radar was her a dear friend who she met through the many years of working at the phone company together and their friendship lasted a life time. After AT&T she worked for Macy’s in her fifty’s and became a model for them.  

Over the years Rosemarie enjoyed seven cruises and love each and every one of them. She also loved spending time gardening in her garden, going to the casino, and fishing with family and friends.

One of Rosemarie’s fondest memories was seeing her brother Bill Stephan return from WWII.

She loved- Remember me, especially this portion:

Remember me when flowers bloom early in the spring.

Remember me on sunny days in the fun that summer brings.

A celebration of Rosemarie’s life will be held summer of 2026. This will be a fishing event.  

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