Friday November 29th 2019
Rose Marie Hollister (Yurisich-Sleight) passed away on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Rose was born in Battle Creek, MI on May 21, 1943. Rose is a Cradle Catholic. Rose attended St. Philip Catholic Schools and Battle Creek Public Schools. Rose married John R. Sleight on December 2, 1961. John preceded her in death in 1986. Rose married Russell C. Hollister II, on May 25, 1989. They were happily married for 23 years before Russ passed in 2012. They were active in the Goldwing Motorcycle Club Chapter I, traveling the country and camping. They also enjoyed traveling and watching their grandchildren play sports. Rose worked at Hi-Lex for about 23 years. Rose is survived by three children, John Sleight, Steve (Christi) Yurisich, Stephanie (Mike) Kurzawski; Step-Sons, Rusty Hollister, Terry (Rebecca) Sleight; Step-Daughters, Lisa Hollister, Kim Sleight; Sisters; Helen (Jim) Noteboom, Suanne Yurisich; Brother, George (Cindy) Yurisich. She also had a combined 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Steven Joseph (1991) and Rosalie M. (Puff) Yurisich (1952); Brother, Steve Yurisich (2007); Step-Sons, Timothy Sleight (2007) and Jimmy Hollister (2019). Visitation will be held at the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service, on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, 112 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017, on Friday, December 6, 2019 starting at 10:30 am with Fr. John Fleckenstein officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Interment will take place at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery following the service. Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service, 269-788-9800, www.baxterfuneral.com Read Less To send flowers in memory of Rose Marie Hollister (Yurisich), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rose Marie Hollister Yurisich Friday November 29th 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Battle Creek, state: Michigan