Mary Jane Rohrs' Obituary
Mary Jane Rohrs, 103, of Missoula passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at home.
Mary Jane Rohrs, daughter of Willis and Ruth (Granger) Faulkner, was born September 3, 1917 in Charlotte, Michigan. She graduated high school and obtained a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State. Mary Jane was united in marriage with Vincent Rohrs on October 29, 1938 in Angola, Indiana. She stayed busy raising their two children, John and Mary Anne.
Mary Jane was a talented artist who also enjoyed traveling, reading, and playing golf. She was very dedicated to her faith and family. All who knew Mary Jane, loved her. Above all else, she was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whose presence will be greatly missed. A special thank you to her caretakers, Anna and Ama from Missoula Hospice, for taking great care of her in her final days.
Mary Jane is survived by her son, John V. (Janet) Rohrs; daughter, Mary Anne VanderZand; seven grandchildren: John M. Rohrs, Denise (Dan) Heyblom, Randal (Laura) Rohrs, Andrea Pimental, Audrey (Edward) Streng, Kelly (Tony) Skaja and Joanne (John) Romasko; along with 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Ruth Faulkner; husband, Vincent Rohrs; and son-in-law, Roger VanderZand.
A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Parish with Rev. Charles Schwartz as celebrant. The Rosary will be prayed prior to the Mass. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. In lieu flowers memorials to St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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