Mary Rose Cook

Mary Rose Cook, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 92. Mary was born on April 1, 1927 in South Haven, MI. She was the daughter of Raymond and Rosallia (Larenz) Konrath. She later married Roger Cook. She had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area and a faithful member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment. Mary Rose Cook is survived by her three daughters: Diane (John) Bussema, Linda (Bill) Bechtel, and Terry (Raymond) Letto; one son: Gary (Tammy) Cook; nine grandchildren: Tonya Bussema, Sara (Josh) Teitelman, Julie (Hunt) Holladay, Jackie (John) Klimek, Greg Skitt, Levi and Dana Bechtel, Aimee Cook and Josh (Megan) Cook; 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister: Laura (John) Bittner; one brother: Fred Konrath. She is preceded in death by her husband: Roger Cook; parents Raymond and Rosallia Konrath; two brothers: Joe and Raymond Konrath; sister-in-law: Evelyn Dorkowski; and brother-in-law: Duane Cook. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1629 East G Ave, Parchment, MI 49004. Please follow Mary's webpage for updated service information. While visiting Mary's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign her guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to Park Village Pines and/or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 269-679-5622.