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Obituary Posted Online: 11/5/02

Vernone Rosburg

Funeral services were held for Vernone Nell Rosburg of Braham October 31, 2002 at Calvary Covenant Lutheran Church in Alpha, WI with Rev. Mark Swenson officiating. Music was provided by organist Marjorie Friberg and vocalist Vern Bistrum. Pallbearers were Todd, Terry, David, and Johnny Johnson, and Steven and Gary Coy. Interment was in Carlsburg Cemetery in Alpha.

She was born July 5, 1943 to Conrad and Jennie (James) Johnson in Lincoln Township, Burnett County, WI. She grew up there and graduated from Grantsburg High School. She worked as a private nurse for a number of years before marrying Robert Rosburg June 26, 1970 at Lewis Lake Church. She enjoyed country music, gardening and working in the field driving the tractor. Vernone died at Kanabec Hospital October 27, 2002 at the age of 59..

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Norma Johnson; brother Wesley Johnson and niece Cheryl Lynn Goodremote.

Vernone is survived by husband Robert of Braham; sister LouAnn (Adolph) Goodremote of Grantsburg, WI; half sister Connie (Paul) Ashcroft of Vacaville, CA; and sister-in-law Elsie (Harold) Koehler of Ceylon, MN.

Arrangements by Rock Mankie Burial and Cremation Service of Braham.