Rosa Castaneda

Rosa Castaneda, age 77, passed away at her residence, with her family by her side, Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born in Dilley, TX, January 12, 1946, daughter of the late Rudy and Juanita (Nee: Mireles) Sanchez.

Rosa was united in marriage to Raul “Rudy” Castaneda on All Saints Day, November 1, 1969. Rosa was employed as a legal secretary for many years at the Racine County Courthouse. Later in life she worked for Racine Unified, then retired from UIC in Rockford, Il. She was a long-time member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. One of her favorite passions was sewing everything and anything. She enjoyed softball, volleyball and running in her earlier years. Above all it was time spent with her family that she cherished most.

She was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by her husband Rudy, of 53 years; children, Janie (Larry) Phipps, Brian Koshen, Russell Castaneda (Christina Schmitt); grandchildren: Nicholas Phipps, Curtis James “CJ” Phipps, Stephanie Koshen, Isaiah Castaneda (Isabel Casares) and Anthony Schmitt; great grandson, Mason; sister, Stella (Duane) Miller; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nieces, nephews other relatives and dear friends. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Mary, Louisa, Londy, Lupe and Sharon for their love and support. In addition to her parent’s, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert and siblings, Roy, Ritchie, Rudy, Robert and MaryLou.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Rosa’s life will be held Monday, September 25, 2023, 11:30 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1100 Erie St. with Rev. Jose Mario Nieto officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Hwy. 32. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet for Visitation, Monday, 10:00 am until the time of Mass at the church.

A very special thank you to the staff at Parkview Gardens for their loving and compassionate care.