Rosalia J. 'Rose' Ahles

Rosalia J. (Smet) Ahles, age 89, formerly of Prairie du Chien passed on to eternal life on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at her daughters home in Horicon surrounded by her family.Rose was born in Fond du Lac, WI. on January 10, 1932 to Lawrence and Genevieve (Balthazor) Smet. Rose was united in marriage to Lyle Ahles on December 22, 1956. They were blessed to have shared over 64 years together. Rose worked at various factories doing general labor and many years as a homemaker. She was a determined lady who worked hard and took great pride in her accomplishments.Rose is survived by her daughters- Wanda (Chad) Scott, Sharon (John) Jensen, Diane (Tom) Bouzek, Leslie (Karl) Fischer, and Donna Ahles. 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Her sisters Leatrice Queen and Emmajean Zander. Her brother Lawrence Smet Jr. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Rose was preceded in death by her loving husband Lyle on September 6, 2021. Her granddaughter Shannon Fischer, her parents, 3 sisters Loretta Swinarsky, Shirley Elliot, Marilyn Guttenberg, and her brother Clifford Smet.Per Rosalia’s request there will be no formal services. A private family celebration of life is being planned for a later date.