Joanne M. Rosen

Joanne Marie Rosen, age 73, of Liverpool, NY, met her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2023 at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.  Joanne (fondly known as “Jo”) was born in Perham, MN on February 26, 1949 to Arnold and Jean (Matz) Rosen where she grew up on a dairy farm in Corliss Township near Perham.  Jo graduated from Perham High School in 1967 and then enrolled in classes at the University of Minnesota, Morris, MN where she received her BA degree.  She continued at the University of Minnesota, Mankato, MN earning her Master of Science degree.  After working for several years, she then enrolled at Syracuse University pursing a PHD in Counseling Psychology.

Jo worked at the Salvation Army in Syracuse, NY for 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Counselor. She retired from her position as Director of Family and Relationship Violence Services in 2017 due to health issues.

She enjoyed spending cherished time with family and friends and was an avid reader.

Jo is survived by two sisters, Shirley (Merlyn) Dorrheim of Fargo, ND; Dr. Sandra Rosen Bronson of Washington, DC; two brothers, Ronald (Deanna) Rosen of Morris, MN and Paul (Pamela) Rosen of Wadena, MN; along with eight nieces and nephews; and 17 great-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Brent Rosen; great-nephew, Hunter Rosen; and brother-in-law, Dean Bronson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Corliss Township. Visitation will be one hour prior to the celebration. Interment will be at the church cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers, and to honor Jo’s work as a counselor, please consider a donation to Someplace Safe or to St. John’s Lutheran Church of Corliss.

Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service, Perham, MN (218) 346-5175 www.schoenebergerfh.com