Rose Coltun

November 6, 1933 - November 14, 2017

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visitation

Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 |

Thursday 11/16, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

service

Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 |

Thursday 11/16, 2:00 pm

Kneseth Israel Cemetery

1648 167th Street

Hammond, Indiana 46324

Thursday 11/16, 3:15 pm

Rose Coltun passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. She was born Nov. 6, 1933 to Morris and Fennei Burnstein and grew up on the West Side of Chicago. Rosie, graduated from Marshall High School in 1951 and married her high school sweetheart and best friend, Joseph Coltun on March 1, 1952. She is survived by her children Kerry (Suzanne Swirnow) Coltun, Nancy (Donald) Webster, David (Jill) Coltun, Karen (Alan) Yaruss; grandchildren Mark (Keith) Webster, Daniel (Marlin) Coltun, Alyssa Coltun, Sarah and Joseph Webster and her great-granddaughter Maddie Coltun. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe and grandson Kurt Webster.Rose was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and homemaker. She worked as a secretary before having a family and after her children were grown. She was also a talented writer who wrote a series of short stories. Rose was a wicked Mah Jongg player and spent some of her most enjoyable afternoons and evenings with her dear friends playing the game. She gave of herself to the community as a volunteer throughout her life with organizations including Community Hospital Auxiliary, Literacy Volunteers of America, the Adult Friendship Club of the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana and Congregation Beth Israel.In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Selfhelp Home, 908 W. Argyle, Chicago, IL 60640, a Jewish non-profit organization that operates the skilled nursing facility where Rose received the highest care following a long illness.Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. Visitation will take place at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Kneseth Israel Cemetery in Hammond, IN.

Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 | Map

Thursday 11/16, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 | Map

Thursday 11/16, 2:00 pm

Kneseth Israel Cemetery

1648 167th Street

Hammond, Indiana 46324

Map

Thursday 11/16, 3:15 pm

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Though I haven't seen her for over 10 years, I felt very close to Rose. She was (is) my friend. I enjoyed talking to her a few times on the phone in the last few years. We were encouraging to each other. I wish her peace and her wonderful family healing. Thank You for your love Rose.

As I stood before the community of people today sharing my experiences with Mom, I could barely get through my tears. My message was about FRIENDS. I read a quote about friends who may part ways, but when they resume, it is like they never parted. My mom and I had a kind of friendship that kept us connected through our love and also many things we shared..Shopping, singing, dogs, arts, joking, philosophy and psychology, and so many things.We had some periods of little contact and for that I wish I could go back in time and change it. I came to a point when I moved to Florida, and with my husband's help and support began a new chapter with her. I resumed. Sharing my life with her on a deeper level. I drove her around the bay in a boat and watched the way she enjoyed the sun and wind on her face.I played tennis for her as she watched in her white outfit.I spent new years with her in our beach home.As time went went by I found ways to share whether it was having people send long distance reiki or chant or pray for her.I gave her tools to use for occupational therapy. I fed her. I held her. I would just be...I am still connected with her, and the last time I saw her I said good bye and held my hand out to her as she smiled.That is the way I will remember.

Aunt Rosie was a Beautiful soul and was so kind to everyone. She never had a bad word to say about anybody... loved her kids and family and the Ross family so much. She already is missed.

I was saddened to find out Rose had passed. She was a very sweet women. My condolences to the family.

Your family graciously hosted me several times during our high school/BBYO years. I will always remember how kind your mother was, what a great cook she was and how proud she was of her family. May her memory be for a blessing.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.