Rosemary Klitchman

Rosemary Campagna Klitchman, age 99, of Indian Head Park IL, passed away on May 6, 2025 after
a long and fulfilling life.
Rosemary was born August 6, 1925 in Chicago IL. She was a devoted mother of Rick (Leslie
Krouk) Klitchman, Gail (Tom) Hoyum, Robert (Elena) Klitchman, Russell (Jackie) Klitchman, and
Carol Stefan, aunt of Deborah Vanderhoef and James Campagna, dedicated grandmother of Keith
(Rosie) Beste, Stacia (Scott) Klasen, Tara Klitchman, Rachel Klitchman, Stephen (Niki) Stefan,
Jennifer (Patrick) Ryan, Kelsey Klitchman, Tyler Klitchman, Emma (Brady) Hostetler, Kevin
Klitchman, Max Klitchman, Sam Klitchman, Lucy Schlacks, Phoebe Klitchman, and Wyatt
Klitchman, and loving great-grandmother to Gabriella and Carson. They were the roses of
Rosemary.
Rosemary was born to Mary and Salvatore Campagna. She was raised in Chicago, graduated from
Marshall High School, and was an accomplished roller skater, winning numerous awards at roller
skating dance competitions. She was a long time resident of La Grange Highlands and Indian Head
Park raising her five children and developing friendships that lasted throughout her life.
She worked for many years as the office manager at LeMar Flowers in LaGrange. She enjoyed the
family atmosphere and those work relationships became friendships that lasted forever. She was
always seen helping throughout the florist during busy times and was particularly adept at
making beautiful ribbon bows that adorned the many holiday flower arrangements. Throughout
her life she was always willing to lend a hand and offer advice.
Rosemary also worked at the McDonald’s Corporation offices for 25+ years. She was extremely
dedicated and gained many long-lasting friendships that continued until her passing. She loved
working for, and going to, McDonalds. Grandchildren benefited from many Happy Meals.
After retiring from McDonalds, she continued to spend her time working at Purple Monkey
Studios, a company co-owned by her son, Russ. She enjoyed the time she was able to spend with
everyone, passing on her business skills and developing new friendships.
She enjoyed vacationing in Michigan with family, and friends she had known throughout her
adult life. She was a pretty good water skier in the past but later enjoyed going for boat rides,
hanging out at the beach, and watching the beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets.
Rosemary was a long-time member of Lyonsville Congregational Church, where she was active at
the parish and spent several years as the treasurer. She also volunteered at several organizations
and was especially fond of her time at Miracles in Progress, an organization that was close to her
heart.
She was a devoted and proud Grandma, cheering her grandchildren at numerous sporting events
and school activities. She was a thoughtful and caring person, never forgetting a birthday, holiday

or special event, and was a regular at the card shop, making sure she was prepared for every
occasion.
She will be remembered, loved, and missed by all that were ever blessed to cross her path. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Miracles in Progress
(miraclesinprogress.org)
A private family burial has been scheduled, and a Celebration of Life service for all friends and
family will be held at a later date.

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