Rose Obrodovich

Rose “DeRosso” Obrodovich passed away March 31, 2014 at the Hospice of the Valley, Ryan House in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 91. Rose was born March 20, 1923 in Hurley, WI. She married Mike Obrodovich in 1939 and had 2 sons who survive her. Mike and Rose moved to Eagle River, WI in 1945 where Mike owned & operated Lakeland Motors Ford that has remained in the family for 70 years. Rose was a homemaker where she enjoyed entertaining and raising their boys. Rose was an avid newspaper reader and card player. She also enjoyed slot poker, senior center bingo, dancing, baking and many other activities. She resided in Eagle River, WI and Phoenix, AZ and spent many summers in Hurley, WI visiting her sisters. She had an amazing career in golf achieving 4 holes in one on her many times on the links. Rose was also an excellent bowler during her years in Eagle River. She was a member of the Eagle River Women’s Service Club and supported and volunteered for the Eagle River Recreation Association. She was a volunteer for the City of Phoenix at the Los Olivos Senior Center. Rose was on the Social Committee at the Heritage Senior Community in Phoenix where she maintained a condo for the last 9 years. A huge 90th birthday party was held there for Rose last year. Rose is survived by her two boys Mike (Mickey) Obrodovich of Phoenix, AZ, Tom (Debbie) Obrodovich of Eagle River, WI, sister Delia Johnson of Onalaska, WI, brother Bruno DeRosso of Ironwood, MI, sister-in-law Belva DeRosso of Gile,WI, sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law Mary & Bill Barnaby of Escanaba, MI and June & Johnny Broadway of Florence, SC and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Rose was a loving person who gave so much to others and made a difference in so many lives. She was admired and appreciated and was truly a very special person. Rose will return to Eagle River to be interred at St. Peter’s Cemetery with her beloved husband Mike sometime later in the spring. A memorial service will be held at the Heritage Park Retirement Community at 4141 N. 31st St., Phoenix, AZ 85016 on April 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with a light lunch after the service. Please RVSP if possible to 602-222-3323 or 480-316-9955.