Rosemarie “Rose” Zelma Magnuson, age 72, of La Crescent, formerly of Hinckley, MN, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2012, in St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on November 27, 1939 to James and Zelma Lestina. She married Guy Magnuson on June 5, 1964 in the Twin Cities.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Kathy (Bruce) Von Groven; son, Jeff Magnuson; grandchildren, Travis, Ashley, and Alyssa Tisdell, David, Kendra, and Brian Magnuson; siblings, Geraldine Lestina, Jim (Judy) Lestina, Phyllis Lestina; sister-in-law, Averille Lestina; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Roger Lestina.

A private service will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 1:00 P. M. at Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church, 2100 Bainbridge St., La Crosse. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center and Mayo Hospice for their exceptional care and services.