Rosalie Jones Bauernfeind age 88 of DeKalb, IL died on Thursday February 28, 2013 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center-Oakcrest. Born on November 1, 1924 in West Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of Burton T. and Grace (Allen) Jones.

She was married to the late Robert H. Bauernfeind on July 5, 1945 in West Chicago, IL, he preceded her in death on February 22, 1992. Rosalie was proud of teaching Art and English at DeKalb Senior High School for 21 years, where she made a great impact on the kids. Rosalie served for many organizations, including DAR, Infant Welfare League of Chicago. Rosalie graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago, and received a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education from Northern Illinois University. She loved her church First Congregational United Church of Christ, gardening, sewing, making her own clothes, and adored her beloved cat Tommy.

Survivors include: children: Robert A. (Kathleen) Bauernfeind of Raleigh, NC, Debaney Shepard of Palo Alto, CA, Richard Bauernfeind of DeKalb, 4 grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents, husband: Robert, 3 sisters.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the caring staff of the DeKalb Area Retirement Center-Oakcrest.

Cremation has taken place at the Finch Crematory, and a visitation and service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the DeKalb County Animal Welfare Shelter. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.

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