Caroline Rowe

ROWE, Caroline- Age 77, of Fenton, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at her residence, after a battle with cancer.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12:00 PM Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St, Fenton.  Fr. David Harvey celebrant.  Burial following in St. John Catholic Cemetery, next to her husband, Walter who recently passed away.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton from 6-9 PM Monday and 1-9 PM Tuesday were a vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM, and at church Wednesday from 11:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass.   Those desiring may make contributions to St. John G.I.F.T. Campaign.  Mrs. Rowe was born May 22, 1930 in Flint, the daughter of Robert  and Anna (Feit) Karlichek.  She married Walter J. Rowe September 27, 1952 in Flint and he preceded her in death July 20, 2007.  She retired from the State Of Michigan, Department of Social Services after 30 years of service.  She was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church and was a volunteer tutor in English for Lake Fenton Community Schools.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Surviving are: 4 children, Curtice and wife Sue Rowe of Mt. Morris, Cynthia and husband Anthony Brown of Fenton, Michael Rowe of Huntington, IN, Timothy and wife Mishell Rowe of Fenton; 8 grandchildren, Kirk (Rachel), Tanner, Kelly, Adam, Austin, Ben, Justin and Emily; sister, Jenny Dempsey of Flushing.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers.  The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services of Davison, ICU nurses at McLaren and Dr. Mulde.  "Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com".