Service Schedule

Service
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Ray, ND with Father Bill Cosgrove presiding.

Graveside Service
Mass of Christian Burial following in St. Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery of Ray, ND.

Rose Marie Halvorson
April 29, 1936 - March 13, 2018

Place of Birth: Ray, North Dakota
Residence: Crosby, North Dakota
Age: 81

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Rose Berger was born to Ernest Berger and Edna Dittman on April 29, 1936 in Ray, North Dakota. She grew up on a farm in Epping, ND.

On November 2, 1968 Rose married Calvin Willard. Calvin passed away June 11, 1984. On August 18, 1986 Rose married Leonard Halvorson. Leonard passed away September 21, 1994.

She was known to be a public servant, Rose was the Mayor of Alamo, ND and volunteered with the fire department.

Rose baked goodies at Grandma Sharons and was a rural mail carrier at Alamo, ND.

She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Volpe of Yulee, FL; son, Keith (Roxanne) Willard of Tolley, ND; her stepson Ken Willard of Tolley, ND; her grandchildren, Megan Volpe of Jacksonville, FL, Olivia Almon of Yulee, FL, Tyler Willard of Tolley, ND, Andy Skalicky of Logan, ND, Ashley Skalicky of Minot, ND and 6 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters Bernita and Lois.

Rose is preceded in death by her parents and great grandparents, both husbands’, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and stepdaughter Linda Radamacher.

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Gail Pederson
Mar 16, 2018

Rose was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her. She married Leonard that just thrilled my Mom and Dad (Bud and Flo Christensen and me. They were so cute together.

MARK SOHOLT (ALAMO, N. D.)
Mar 18, 2018

my dear friend i will miss phone coversations family friend , friend you will be greaty missed!

Kathy & Leon Lowdermilk (Epping, N.D.)
Mar 19, 2018

Our deepest sympathy Darlene & Family on the loss of your Mom. Good memories of you & your Mom from Epping days. (We used to drive together to piano lessons, Darlene; remember , that was way back when).
Saw your Mom several times in past years, always a smile on her face, one sweet lady!

Bernita Williams
Mar 19, 2018

Sincere sympathy to Keith, Roxanne, and Darlene on the lose of my dear sister. So glad I was able to get close, know and love her over the last 20 plus years!

Ron and Carole Haug (Epping, N Dak)
Mar 19, 2018

So sorry to hear about your Moms passing! She was such a good friend to my Mom (Olive Vinger) when they both lived in Epping??

Kenneth Willard (Williston, North Dakota)
Mar 20, 2018

Sorry for your loss Keith and Darlene and Roxy

Gayle Hagen Axness (Ypsilanti, MI)
Mar 21, 2018

We are so sorry to hear about your mother. We always thought of Leonard as part of our family and felt the same about your mom. She certainly will be missed by all of us that were fortunate to know her.

Sharon Blotsky (Willisston, N Dak., N. Dak.)
Mar 21, 2018

So Sorry to hear about Rose. She was a very Good Baker at Grandma's. One of the favorites, I may add. Everyone loved Rose. You can be proud of ole Mom. Sorry we couldn't make the Funeral. We were in Bismarck for Penny's Very important Dr. appointments as she has F.M. R.A, and many other Arthritic diseases, if that is what you call them. Prayers and Hugs are with you. Grandma Sharon

Rinda Longie
Mar 21, 2018

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful woman and a great friend. Many fond memories of her when I was a part of the Willard family.

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