Rosemary Carole Whitinger, 70 of Nekoosa passed away surrounded by loving family on May 30, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1953, to James and Ruth (Martinson) Smith. She married the love of her live Larry Whitinger on June 10, 1971, in Elroy, WI.

She is survived by her husband Larry Whitinger, son, James (Sherry) Whitinger, John Whitinger and daughter Kathy (Rick) Wells, De Bary, FL, sister Nancy (David) Flick, Duluth, MN, seven grandchildren Austin Aslakson, Emma, Iver, Jamison Whitinger, Britney, Brooklyn, Linsey Ross, 6 great-grandchildren.

Rosemary was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, word puzzles, cooking and being a mom. She will forever be in our hearts and greatly missed by all.

Services will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home 631 E. Grand Ave., Wis. Rapids on Saturday, June 3, 2023. A gathering of friends and family will start at 12:00 p.m. with a service at 1:00 p.m.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com