July 19, 1958 - January 1, 2025
Rosemary Wendling (McLaughlin) was born on July 19, 1958, in Minneapolis, MN to parents Dorothy and James McLaughlin. She was the fourth child in a family that would grow to have five more. In 1996 she married Kim Wendling and became a stepmother to his two young children, Abby and Holly, and eventually a wonderful "nanny" to three step-grandkids. She worked as an ultrasound tech at Abbott hospital for many years before retiring to take care of her own personal medical needs. Despite her declining health, she never let her outgoing personality or strong spirit dwindle. Rosemary passed away peacefully the morning of January 1st with three of her younger brothers at her side.
Preceded in death by husband, Kim Wendling; parents, Dorothy (Mullin) and James McLaughlin; siblings, Michael McLaughlin, Dorothy "Duffy" Alibrando, and Molly Ann McLaughlin; and her beloved dog, Barron.
Survived by stepdaughters Abby (Phil) Grajewski and Holly (Andy) Buelow, step-grandkids Leo Grajewski, Claire Grajewski, and Allison Buelow; siblings, Jimmy (Heidi) McLaughlin, Louis (Kriss) McLaughlin, Jon (Beth) McLaughlin, Billy (Virginia) McLaughlin, and Tim McLaughlin; brothers-in-law, Michael Alibrando, and Jerry Wendling; and sister-in-law, Linda Wendling; goddaughter, Isabelle McLaughlin; and many nieces and nephews.
Rosemary will be missed by so many.
Memorial Service Information to come...
I knew her from high school. Rosemary was filled with Grace, kindness and strength of spirit. Always sending me funny and positive messages and encouraging me in spite of her own struggles. My condolences to the family. She was one of the good ones.
My cousin Rosie always kept a positive attitude in the face of her many challenges and managed to retain her “glam” throughout. I hope she and her two “sissies” are laughing up a storm and making some good trouble in heaven! My heartfelt condolences to her brothers and extended family.
Gosh when our family’s got together, when you would travel to our home in Pennsylvania, we stuck together the entire visit. I cherished that time we had together Rosie. God rest your soul. One day we will hang out again. Love your cousin Eileen ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss of Rosemary. I worked with her for years. She always had a smile and a gracious attitude. She will always be a part of my life. RIP Rosa you are now with Kim.
I worked with Rosemary at the Guthrie and she was a joy to be around, always pleasant and she could be very funny. Hail the traveler!!
Sending deepest sympathy to our McLaughlin cousins. I connected with Rosemary a few years back and we recalled several great times when we got together at the McLaughlin house. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers…too many loved ones gone, but not forgotten. Teri (Battle) Hisai
Rosemary was a hoot. We have been friends close to 40 years. I worked at the Guthrie with her and Park Nicollet. I cared for her after both her surgeries on her lower extremities. Took her to doctor’s and dental appointments and what other appointments she had. Our best times were in the summer. The days were long and night fall was when I’d leave for home. She told me after the deaths of her two sisters that I was now her soul sister. She was so upbeat even when things weren’t going so well for her. She was a fine example in that she would say there are people worse off than me. As long as I’m above the dirt, I’m fine and she was. She would talk a lot about her grand children and buy many things for them. She was saddened when she couldn’t see them and overjoyed when she did. That would be the talk for days after.There are so many things that we talked about in person and on the phone. I talked about her so much to my family they even knew Rosemary before they even met her face to face. When I told them that Rosemary was now resting in death, all three of my sisters called me the next day to see how I was doing. She was a fun and funny girl with her own idiosyncrasies, like we all have. She will be missed, I will really miss her, I really will.