Obituary of Rose Ann Sapp

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of RoseanneSapp, our loving and devoted mother who passed away in the arms of her family on February 3rd, 2019 from pancreatic cancer.Born March 19th, 1941 in Grand Rapids to Thomas and Etta Ryan, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Paul Sapp, daughter Paula Kiser and son Thomas Sapp.

Roseanne’s faith and love for community were exemplified in her profession as a registered nurse and her volunteer work for Haiti, God’s Helping Hands, Our Brothers Keeper, Angels of Action, Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation and the social justice committee at St. Michael’s Parish. Additionally, as her family can attest, Roseanne was the ultimate caregiver in her familial roles as mother, daughter, sister, wife and grandmother. Everyone who had the honor of being a part of Roseanne’s life was touched by her generosity, love and grace.

Roseanne is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Sapp (Shelly) and John Sapp (Derek Marks); daughter Kathleen Gruden (Gregory); son-in-law Timothy Kiser; grandsons David Sapp, Barrett Sapp and Andrew Kiser; granddaughter Penny Sapp; brothers Thomas Ryan (Charles Kralovec), Patrick Ryan (Rhoda) and Timothy Ryan (Paula); sisters Lucia Hanson (Thomas), Kathleen Hopkins (Norm) and many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to God’s Helping Hands and Our Brothers Keeper.

A memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, February 6th, at 11:00AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Remus, with Father Tom Boufford as Celebrant. Visitation will take place at the church Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00PM, with a rosary service at 6:30 PM, and again on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM to the time of service.