Mrs. Jean Cartwright-Rossi

Mrs Jean L. Cartwright-Rossi Passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 at the age of 91. Born May27,1932, The second child of Margaret and Eugene Cartwright. Jean is survived by her children who adored her, Jill L (Alan) Mills, Joel L (Jeanne) Ypma, Joni (Jack) Maskell, Janie (Jerry) Nine, James L. Ypma and her step children; John B. Rossi III, Robert Rossi; her son-in-law David Okke, Her sister Carol Lubbers, Her Grandchildren; Christina (Guillaume) Bechaux, Selena Murray, Laura (Dillon) Viilo, Juliana Nine, Jerilynn (Adam) Bapst, Josiah (Julianna) Nine, Jesse Nine, Sarah Goessel, Elizabeth Greene, Rebekah Goessel, Wendy (Mike) Bush, Shelly Smith, Jeff Tryon and great and great great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-laws (The Lovely Rossi’s). She leaves many friends who she loved, especially those who helped care for her over the many months of her illness; “Applepie” Mary, Robin, Karen, Barb, and Mary D., so many to name. Jean also is survived by her special friends, Frankie Sparks, her Islander friends in Destin Florida, her neighbors, Mike and Laura Vizard, and Janet; and many nieces and nephews and cousins here and in Italy. Jean is preceded in death by her Husband, John B, Rossi, II,; her sons, Jack L. Ypma Jr, Jeffery L Ypma, and step daughter; Mary Lynne Okke (Rossi) , sisters; Elda (Wayne) Chrisman, Patricia Cartwright and granddaughter Jessica Nine. Jean was a loving mother; raising her seven children alone with care and love, procured a college degree, always seeking knowledge and self-enrichment for her and those she loved. Jean worked in social work including a position of assistant director of Kent Community Action Program. She married John B Rossi II on April 1, 1984 and they shared 26 years of marriage together. She taught yoga for many years and provided therapeutic massage and lived a long and healthy life. She really valued her large family and cared for them in her own style. Jean loved her faith journey starting with her baptism at St James Catholic Church, then attending St John Vianney Parish for many years then moving on to Fountain Street Church, and also attending St Anthony’s of Padua parish. Jean enjoyed praying and seeking wisdom through many sources (OEA, AA, Alanon…) which gave her great comfort. She said “Yes” to Life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday December 6, 2023 at 11:00 am at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Parish in Grand Rapids, MI, (visitation at the church one hour before the Mass). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Tuesday December 5, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW where a Rosary will be prayed Tuesday 7:00 pm. Memorials may be given to Gilda’s club of Grand Rapids. Our family would like to thank the staff at Mercy Trinity health Lacks cancer center for their competence and kindness towards our beloved mother and The North Ottawa Hospice staff (Brenda), and nurses especially Rose and Maria, and to The Visiting Angels (Leslie, Jessica, Jill, Rachel, Sherry and Olivia) for their care and kindness.

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Mrs. Jean Cartwright-Rossi

May 27, 1932 - November 27, 2023