Rosanne M. Newell of Superior Nebraska, was born on June 30, 1949, in Friend, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Vera M. and Walter J. Endorf and grew up on a farm outside of Tobias. She died May 12, 2023, while living at Good Samaritan Society's Superior home.

Rosanne was baptized July 17, 1949, at Zion Lutheran Church Tobias. On April 12,1969, she married Lonnie E. Jones and to this union one daughter was born, Jennifer. On Oct. 30, 2002, she married James E. Newell in Fairbury, Nebraska.

Rosanne was proud of receiving her certificate in both medication assistant and basic nurse assistant. Rosanne enjoyed waitressing and striking up conversations with the many customers she served. When not working, Rosanne enjoyed playing cards with friends along with gardening, attending her grandchildren's activities and time with family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; and brother, Doyle.

She is survived by daughter, Jennfer Kujath (Frederick) of Fairbury; brother, Dennis Endorf (LaRae) of Fremont; sister-in-law, Ramona Endorf of Fairbury; step-daughter, Melissa Aksamit (Tony) of Superior; step-son, Aaron Newell (Jori) of Eagle; grandchildren, Frederick D. and Erin E. Kujath, Kilee, Kassie and Khloe Newell; nieces and nephews, other relatives and also special friend, Gary Culbertson.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. May 17, at Megure-Price Funeral Home in Superior with Pastor Joe Love officiating.

Music was "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art" and "In the Garden," sung by Stephanie Thayer with Teresa Christensen as accompanist.

Pallbearers were Mike Endorf, Marc Endorf, Frederick D. Kujath, Richard Endorf, Ryan Holtmeier and Robert Endorf. Honorary pallbearers were Michelle Neff, Jessica Miller, Erin Kujath, Kilee, Kassie and Khloe Newell.

Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior.

Memorials may go in care of the family.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior was in charge of the arrangements.