Denise Ann Rose, 63 years old of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her residence. Denise was born on February 22, 1952 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late Donald F. Sorg and Mildred (Schmidt) Sorg, who survives. She married the late Michael G. Rose on September 6, 1986 in St. Joseph Catholic Church- Hessen Cassel and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2013. Denise was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel. Denise was employed by Exelis, formerly ITT Industries in Ft. Wayne for 42 years. Surviving are her daughter, Amanda (Ben) Penrod of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughter, Kaitlyn Rose of Hoagland, IN; mother, Mildred Sorg of Hoagland, IN; sister, Linda (Don Hart) Sorg of Ft. Wayne, IN; and her grandson, Dexter Michael Penrod, who she loved dearly and called precious. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel with Father William Kummer officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hessen Cassel, Fort Wayne, IN. Friends will be received from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, IN and one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Monday. A Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Preferred memorials are Masses to the church.
