Rose M. Key

Rose M. Key, age 55, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on June 23, 1956, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Nick and Mary (Mason) Key. She was employed by Grant County in the Tax Listers Office. Rose enjoyed her time with family, especially her girls, Peyton, Taylor, Haley and Whitney. She loved camping, fishing, music, a good movie, and the Packers. Rose always put others ahead of herself. She was a mom to many.

Survivors include her husband, Mark Udelhofen; three children: Season (Brock) Hampton, Holly (Dan) Hampton, Justin (Becky) Hampton; two step-children: Cole (Kayla) Udelhofen, Kristin (Gabe) Smutz; five grandchildren: Peyton, Taylor, Haley, Whitney, and Alice; five siblings: David (Eydie) Walther, Dennis (Cathy) Key, Pat (Char) Key, Rhonda (Russell) Reader, Mark Key; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Friday, September 2, 2011, at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Burial and a celebration of life will be at a later date.