Rose Mathieu, nee Koleski, late of Tinley Park and formerly of Roseland, beloved wife of the late Thomas Mathieu; devoted mother of Jean Slattery, Rose Sanzo, Marilyn Swartz and Patricia Mathieu; cherished grandmother of six and proud great-grandmother of two; loving sister of Bernice Grbavcich, the late Anton (late Ann), Lottie (late Frank) Rimkus, Leo (late Ceil), John (late Martha), Stanley (Florence), Frances (late Roy) Jorgenson and Peter Koleski; dear sister-in-law of Alice Fitzgerald, the late Charles, Francis and William (Mildred) Mathieu; fond aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Rose worked and cared for her family lovingly and unselfishly and persevered with faith, love and hope. Visitation Tuesday, 9 a.m., until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., at The Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. La Grange Rd. (9600 W./ Rte. 45), Orland Park, to Saint Julie Billiart Church. Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery. 708-460-2300 or 708-841-2300 or www.legacy.com
