HOLTON- Rosemary Desch, 77, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Holton Hospital.  She was born March 20, 1945 in America City, KS, the daughter of Lawrence Francis and Nellie Marie (Perry) Shepherd.

Rosemary graduated from Soldier High School and then attended Clarks Business School in Topeka, KS.  Rosemary previously resided in Topeka, Wichita, and Colorado Springs before moving to Holton in 1987.  Rosemary worked as a laundress for the Sante Fe Hospital.

Rosemary was united in marriage to Fred Desch in 1970, in Wichita, Ks.  He preceded her in death. She was a former member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka, KS.

She is survived by a son, Jeffrey Thomas Boyer of Hoyt, KS; guardian Beth Amon of Netawaka, KS.

No services are planned at this time. Burial will take place at America City Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Medicalodges of Jackson County c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com