Rosemary Cecelia Anna Mattli, 95 of Litchfield, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 8:08 p.m. at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Rosemary suffered from a fall from which she never completely recovered.
Fortunately, all her family gathered to celebrate her birthday earlier in August. She was born on August 27, 1928, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of John William and Lelah Anna (Holmer) Mattli. Her parents preceded her in death.
She graduated from Notre Dame High School in St. Louis, MO with the class of 1946. She was employed at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in St. Louis for more than 30 years before retiring. After retirement, she moved to Litchfield. Rosemary was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, where she formerly served as Eucharistic Minister and Gift Bearer.
She was also a member of the Durant Life Council Telephone Pioneers in St. Louis, MO, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Notre Dame Missions in St. Louis, “The Eyes Have It” Renew group, and Royal Neighbors of America. She was a former member of the Montgomery County Home Extension Suburbanite Unit.
Rosemary is survived by a number of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A concelebrated mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. Father Daniel J. Willenborg will preside. Burial will follow at Harvel Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Holy Family Parish Youth Group. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.