October 18, 1930 — April 19, 2026
Ellis Grove, IL
ROSE A. EGGEMEYER, 95, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 9:42 pm, Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her residence.
She was born to the late Lucian I. and Irma I. (nee Mudd) Brewer on October 18, 1930 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.
Rose married Rolland L. Eggemeyer on October 27, 1951 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on March 14, 2013.
She had worked at the International Shoe Factory in Evansville, was a school bus driver, a farm wife and co-manager of Pop-A-Top Lounge in Ellis Grove.
Rose was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Chester. She was also a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1764 and the KIDC. Rose enjoyed getting her hair done every week, going out to eat with her sister and spending time with her family.
Survivors:
Two Sons: R.L. Eggemeyer of Ellis Grove, IL, Randy (Deborah) Eggemeyer of Ellis Grove, IL
Three Siblings: Rita Lawrence of Ellis Grove, IL, Adrian Brewer of St. Louis, MO, Violet Capps of Millstadt, IL
Seven Grandchildren: Brandon (Lindsay) Eggemeyer, Misty (Josh) Straight, Kayla (Aaron) Braun, Lanny (Erica) Eggemeyer, Bryan (Miranda) Cushman, Melissa (Shawn) Collins and Amanda (Kevin) McCubbin
22 Great Grandchildren: Braylin, Devin, Clarence, Alicia, Clara, Aaron, Jr., Lane, Presley, JoLee, Luke, Rylie, Brooklyn, Finley, Beau, Gavin, Bryce Wyatt, Gage, Sydney, Nick, Kolten and Everly
Two Great-Great Grandchildren: Declan and Aero,
and Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, a Son – Mark Eggemeyer, a Grandson – Blake Bland, and seven Siblings – Goldie Brewer, Charles Brewer, Fern Loesche, Calvin Brewer, Sylvan Brewer, Marshall Brewer and Bobby Brewer
Graveside Service: 12:00 pm, Friday, April 24, 2026, Ellis Grove City Cemetery, Ellis Grove, Illinois, Officiating: Rev. Royal Boeder
Memorials may be made to the Ellis Grove Fire Department or to the Ellis Grove City Cemetery.