Rosalyn M. “Rosie” Mast

Rosalyn M. “Rosie” Mast, age 82, of 2058 Maple Street, died on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1932 in Quincy, a daughter of Rome J. & Stella (Kuhlman) Averbeck, Sr. She was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima Grade School and Notre Dame High School. She married James C. “Jim” Mast on May 22, 1954 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on April 29, 2001.

Rosie was a homemaker and loved attending her grandchildren’s activities. She also enjoyed crafting, flower gardening and volunteering. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Outreach of St. Francis Parish and volunteered at their food pantry. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Francis and a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She also volunteered at Good Samaritan Home by assisting the residents to attend weekly Mass at the Home and helped at the Ladies of Charity Thrift Store.

Rosie is survived by her children: Susan Mast, of Quincy, Steven Mast and his wife, Dena, of Hamilton, and Jane Gregory and her husband, Jim, of Quincy; two granddaughters, Emily Mast and Andrea Mast of Hamilton and a grandson, Kyle Gregory of Quincy.

She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Gerald Mast and his wife, Sue, of Springfield, IL, a nephew, Chris Mast, and nieces, Lori Luttenegger, Linda McClure and Leanne Novar.

In addition to her husband, Rosie was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Rome J. Averbeck, Jr.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Solanus School or to Quincy Notre Dame High School.

3 Comments

  1. Mary Downing on November 16, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    Susan, Steven and Jane, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rosie was such a special person and a joy to be around. Our family have had such wonderful family members.

  2. Don Benz on November 16, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    Susan and Family – I’m sorry for your loss – I wish you peace

  3. Chaplain James Riley on November 16, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Rosie’s passing. She was a bundle of energy every Thursday at Good Samaritan, preparing the chapel for Mass. She always had a smile, greeted me and everyone else with such warmth and grace. She was the kind of person you wanted to be around and visit with any time she was near. And she was so dedicated in her service to others and to God; a true inspiration. I will miss her greatly. My God grant you all peace in our Hope and comfort in our loss.

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