Rosemary Frey

March 9, 2022 at 4:52 p.m.
Rosemary Frey
Rosemary Frey

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Rosemary Frey, age 87, of Cedar Grove, died early Saturday morning March 5, 2022 at her residence in Cedar Grove following a lengthy illness.

Born September 26, 1934 in Cincinnati, she was the youngest of four children born to the late Matthew and Katherine (Roth) Engst. On September 14, 1957 she was united in marriage to Ralph George Frey, and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2021.

She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and the former Holy Guardian Angel Parish in Cedar Grove, where she had assisted with the bereavement dinners for many years.

Rosemary was a homemaker and had also worked for Western & Southern Life Insurance Company in Cincinnati. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking for her family, flower gardening, and cross stitching. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include five children, Ed (Marci) Frey of Cedar Grove, Jane (the late Robert) Trach of Cincinnati, Patricia Frey of Cincinnati, Diane Frey of Cedar Grove and Mary Ann Frey of Cedar Grove; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ralph, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Frey Gurski, a son-in-law, Robert Trach, two great-grand-sons, Matthew and Mark Trombley; a sister, Helen Throenle, and two brothers, Matthew and John Engst.

Family and friends may visit from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, where the Holy Rosary will be recited at 6:45 p.m.

Rev. Vincent P. Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 10, 2022, 10 a.m., at Holy Guardian Angel Oratory, 405 U.S. Highway 52, Cedar Grove, Indiana. Burial will then follow in Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Cemetery in Cedar Grove.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Guardian Angels Preservation or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Frey family, to sign the online guest- book or send personal condolences, please visit phillipsandmeyers.com.

Rosemary Frey, age 87, of Cedar Grove, died early Saturday morning March 5, 2022 at her residence in Cedar Grove following a lengthy illness.

Born September 26, 1934 in Cincinnati, she was the youngest of four children born to the late Matthew and Katherine (Roth) Engst. On September 14, 1957 she was united in marriage to Ralph George Frey, and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2021.

She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and the former Holy Guardian Angel Parish in Cedar Grove, where she had assisted with the bereavement dinners for many years.

Rosemary was a homemaker and had also worked for Western & Southern Life Insurance Company in Cincinnati. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking for her family, flower gardening, and cross stitching. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include five children, Ed (Marci) Frey of Cedar Grove, Jane (the late Robert) Trach of Cincinnati, Patricia Frey of Cincinnati, Diane Frey of Cedar Grove and Mary Ann Frey of Cedar Grove; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ralph, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Frey Gurski, a son-in-law, Robert Trach, two great-grand-sons, Matthew and Mark Trombley; a sister, Helen Throenle, and two brothers, Matthew and John Engst.

Family and friends may visit from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, where the Holy Rosary will be recited at 6:45 p.m.

Rev. Vincent P. Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 10, 2022, 10 a.m., at Holy Guardian Angel Oratory, 405 U.S. Highway 52, Cedar Grove, Indiana. Burial will then follow in Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Cemetery in Cedar Grove.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Guardian Angels Preservation or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Frey family, to sign the online guest- book or send personal condolences, please visit phillipsandmeyers.com.
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