Rose Fossen, age 88 of Hettinger, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2010 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger.

Services will be held Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Chipson officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:30 to 12:30 followed by the Rosary at 12:30. The Funeral Mass will follow the Rosary at 1:00 with burial at the Hettinger Cemetery.

Serving as casketbearers are Todd Fossen, Cory Fossen, Tim Christensen, Carey Sauls. All grand and great grandchildren are considered honorary bearers.

Rose was born on May 7, 1922 in Dumont, Minnesota to Roy and Francis (Galbraith) Hulm Sr. She was the third of fifteen children. On February 15, 1941, Rose married George Fossen in Hettinger. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1975.

Community involvement was very important in Rose's life. She was instrumental in initiating the development of the colony of flags at the Hettinger Cemetery, and was a 63 year member of the American Legion Auxilliary.

Rose was a very active member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, acting as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and a St. Ann's Altar Society member. A highlight of her faith life was her pilgrimage to Medugorje in 1994.

Devotion to her family was of utmost importance to Rose. She always said: "I have the best kids."

Rose is survived by her daughter, Gigi (Tim) Christensen, Rapid City, SD; and her two sons, Dave (Corinne) Fossen, Windsor, CA, Darryl (Gretchen) Fossen, Hermansville, MI; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patricia Hoffman, Bismarck, ND, Judy Sandau, Mandan, ND; 4 brothers, Leo Hulm, Killeen, TX, Jerry (Bev) Hulm, Ted (Carole) Hulm, all of Bismarck, ND, Donny Hulm, Mandan, ND; numerous nieces and nephews, and her special companion, Jim Schell, Lemmon, SD.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Daniel, 3 brothers, Roy, Paul, and John Hulm; 5 sisters, Clara Spinarsky, Felecia Hubner, Cecelia Walby, Theresa Craden, and Mary Hulm in infancy.

Rose will be greatly missed but forever in our hearts.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 30, 4:00 to 7:00pm, Thursday, July 1, 9:00 to 11:00 am, at the Centennial Chapel/former First Congregational Church in Hettinger and one hour prior to services at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

A memorial has been established.