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The Life of ROSEMARY LORETTA MASSMAN

Rosemary Loretta Massman, 83, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Urbandale Healthcare Center. She was born on May 19, 1927 in Des Moines to Charles and Bertha Hector.

Rosemary was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. She was a switchboard operator for many years, working for places such as US West, Massey Ferguson, and Broadlawns Hospital.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Doug) Ziemer and Don (Erin) Massman; grandchildren, Joshua Massman and Bethany Massman; and great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Kody, and Bailee; and a host of other family and beloved friends. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Billie; brother, Donald Hector; and sisters, Ruth Pardue and Patricia Horras.

Funeral services will be Friday, September 17, 2010 at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue at 10 a.m., with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice or Urbandale Healthcare in loving memory of Rosemary.

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