Bruce Michael Rose Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 22, 2025, at the age of 75, Bruce Michael Rose (Rockford, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bruce Michael Rose to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Bruce Michael had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Bruce Michael may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Barbara E. Rose and Henry A. Rose. He is survived by: his wife Elisabeth Cornell; his children, Andrew Cornell Rose and Gretchen Elisabeth Rose; his son-in-law Robert Legon; and his sisters-in-law, Margaret Barton (Marshall Barton) and Mary Taradash. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to National Public Radio or local NPR station WBEZ Chicago.
