Carmelita L. Rosenbaum

SIOUX CITY | Carmelita L. "Carm" Rosenbaum, 78, of Sioux City, IA died Thursday, Apr. 10, 2014 at Bickford Memory Care after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Erpelding officiating. Entombment will be in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday with the family present 6-8 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Condolences may be sent at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Carmelita was born Sept. 7, 1935 in Sioux City the daughter of Joseph Frank and Katherine T. (Tantillo) LaScala. After graduating from Bishop Heelan High School in 1954, she worked at Younker-Davidson's in the millinery department. On Sept. 14, 1957 she married Marvin R. Rosenbaum at St. Joseph Church in Sioux City. Together they owned and operated Heald's Grocery Store from 1979 to 1983. Her most rewarding job was being a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Carmelita was proud of her Italian heritage. She was a great cook and made the best sauces for pasta. She enjoyed bowling, golfing and was proud of her computer skills. Carmelita led a very spiritual life. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served on the Ladies Guild and volunteered for various church organizations. She also volunteered at the Queen of Peace. Survivors include 3 children and their spouses, Tina and Chris Redfern of Mason City, IA, Teri and Terry Cook of Sioux City and Tony and Ronda Rosenbaum of Sioux City; 6 grandchildren, Robert and (Tori )Redfern, Katie Redfern, Christopher Redfern, Trisha and(Jerry) Knutson, T.J. Rosenbaum and Tyler Rosenbaum; 5 great-grandchildren, Kylie Knutson, Kacy Knutson, Kody Knutson, Zane Redfern and Corbyn Redfern; 2 brother-in-laws and their wives and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and infant brother, August LaScala. Memorials may be made in her name to the Alzheimers Association or St. Joseph Catholic Church.