Rosalie A Hughes

Rosalie A. (Fleming) Hughes, 85, of Rockford, Ohio died March 21, 2026 at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born August 10, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Ivan and Lorraine (Frahm) Fleming.

Rosalie was a graduate of Rockford High School, class of 1958.  On August 16, 1959 she married Larry P. Hughes, who preceded her in death on June 6, 2009.

Rosalie retired from TuWay in Rockford after 39 years of employment. She was a farm girl who loved being outside, planting large gardens with her mother and sisters that would provide for all the families. She loved to bake, canning her own vegetables, and sewing. Rosalie was also a member of a quilting group and took great pride in making T-shirt quilts with her sister for the grandkids, nieces, and nephews.

Surviving are two sons, Donald (Gerrilu) Hughes of Killbuck, Ohio, and Craig (Tami) Hughes of Carey, Ohio; one daughter, Kim (Randy) Roe of Decatur, Indiana; two sisters, Janet Emans of Rockford, Ohio, and Sharon Myers of Lima, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Michael (Carmen), Maureen (Kyle Stone), Matthew (Jessica), Logan, Parker, Mallorie (Zach Myers), Nathaniel (Taylor), and Caitlyn (fiancee Codie Garner); and seven great grandchildren, Breahlynn, Henry, Samuel, Nash, Fitz, Lainey, and CeCe.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Rosalie was also preceded in death by her brother Dale Fleming.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882 with Pastor Denise Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Willshire Cemetery, 2003 Rockford Road, Willshire, Ohio 45898.

Donations in memory of Rosalie may be given to Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.

Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.

Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.