Rosie West

Mathilda R. “Rosie” West, 79, of Augusta, IL died at 2:56 p.m. Thursday January 5, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Il.

She was born on June 3, 1943 in Alexandria, MO. She was married to George West. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1988.

Rosie had been employed at Dennis Chicken Products and the Hancock County Shelter Care Home in Augusta and also operated Rosie’s Car Care for many years. She volunteered for the annual Easter egg hunt and Project Christmas Basket in Augusta for many years.

She is survived by a son; Jason (Heather) West of Augusta, IL, 2 daughters, Judy (Craig) Given of Corinth, TX and Jana West of Augusta, IL. 4 grandchildren, Traci, Cody, Ashton and Lasia, 2 great-grandchildren, Greyson and Cash, a sister, Linda (Robert) Caldwell of Davenport, IA and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and a sister Diane Whitfield.

Cremation has been accorded and there are no services planned.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Augusta Community Foundation and can be sent to Marine Bank 507 Main St. Augusta, IL 62311

The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, IL is handling arrangements.