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William “Billy” Carl Rose, age 73, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born August 24, 1953 in Sturgis, son of the late Joseph and Elsie (Arnold) Rose.
He worked at Arch Workshop and the Shell Mart both in Sturgis until his retirement.
Billy enjoyed his apartment community where he had made many friendships and enjoyed chatting with his neighbors and his sister, Margie next door. He also enjoyed watching television and collecting and listening to cassette tapes, going for rides, and ordering a McDonalds burger and fries.
Billy was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents; sisters: Marie Rose and Margaret “Margie” Rose and his companion cat “Sammy”.
Billy will be greatly missed by his brothers: Joseph “Bob” Rose, Michael “Mickey” Rose and Jerry Rose; several nieces and nephews; Thurston Woods nurses, home care workers and special friend Michelle VanWormer.
A graveside service and burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 5, 2026, at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. Chaplain Rodger Moyer of Thurston Woods Village will officiate.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to Thurston Woods Village Staff Appreciation Fund, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
