Rose M. Stewart, age 88 of Durand, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with her family by her side.

Rose was born on July 3, 1928 in the Town of Durand. She was the daughter of George and Hannah (Berger) Brantner and grew up in the Durand and Arkansaw area. Rose married Nelson Stewart on June 5, 1947 in Arkansaw. After marriage, they lived in Arkansaw for a short while before moving to Durand, where she remained the rest of her life. Nelson passed away in 1989 after 44 years of marriage.

Rose enjoyed dancing, crafting, gardening and her once a month trip to the casino. Most of all, Rose loved to spend time with family and friends.

Rose is survived by her daughter; Patricia (Byron) Bruns of Brooklyn Park, MN, one granddaughter; Kelly (Pete) Keiner of Zimmerman, MN, three great grandchildren; Danielle, Lucas and Valerie, one brother; John (Alice) Brantner of Pepin, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Nelson Stewart, six brothers; Robert, Fred, Paul, Gale, George and Philip, five sisters; Margaret Davis, Frances Smith, Doris Sanders, Beatrice Anderson and Margie Kuehl and a special friend; William Black Sr.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand with Rev. Grace Baldridge officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Durand. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Friday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Becky Brantner Isaacs December 28, 2016, at 7:02am

   I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Rose's passing. She will be sorely missed. Blessings to Patsy, Byron and family.

2. Karen November 12, 2016, at 5:24am

   My sincere condolences go out to your familly on behalf of your loss. I hope you can be strengthened by the hope we receive from God at 1Cor. 15:26

3. Greg Brantner November 11, 2016, at 7:09am

   Pat sorry to hear about Aunt Rose's Passing. She was such a nice person. I remember going to visit her and Nelson when I was young. They were always very good people. She will be missed.

4. Mary Lynn (Knutson) Smith November 9, 2016, at 11:26pm

   I have fond memories of Rose, Nels, and Patricia while living on Durand Street up by the old swimming pool in the 1950s and 60s. My parents, Leonard and Lorraine Knutson have passed away, but they always remembered how friendly and kind that Rose was to all of us.

5. Randy & Sharon Bauer November 9, 2016, at 7:38pm

   Rose was a fantastic neighbor . We will miss her. our condolences go out to here family

6. Mike, Stacy, Ethan, and Leah Yaeger November 9, 2016, at 3:41pm

   The wonderful love and memories that Rose made in our lives will carry on forever. From fishing in Amery, the Oatmeal cake and doughnuts she would always share with the family, and being there for all the milestones in our lives will be cherished forever. She will be missed dearly.

7. Jackie and Brent herbst November 9, 2016, at 7:02am

   Our deepest sympathy to Rose's. She was such a nice lady and a joy to visit with.

8. SueAnn and Mark Hurlburt November 8, 2016, at 7:25pm

   Our sympathy to the family. Rose was such a nice neighbor to have. My girls visited her alot while they were growing up, chatting and she would of course share a snack..<3

9. Sue Wayne November 8, 2016, at 6:27pm

   So sorry for your loss. Rose was a nice neighbor to have. I have a lot of memories including Nelson always waxing his car in the back yard and Rose always happy to see me. So warm and kind hearted. She will always be remembered. Gentle thought during this difficult time.

10. Rodney and Patricia Hurlburt November 8, 2016, at 5:53pm

    Heartfelt sympathy to you Pat, a dear friend and Kelly and family. Remembering your parents and all the fun we had in high school with slumber parties at your home. May your Mother RIP - Thinkingx of you in the days ahead and Blessings to each of you

11. JohnJudy Parr November 8, 2016, at 3:46pm

    Sorry to hear of your loss

12. The Sam Family November 8, 2016, at 1:23pm

    Our condolences on your loss Pat and family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Dan, Tammy, Katie, Matthew, and Blake

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