Kay E. Rosen

Kay E. Rosen passed away quietly and gracefully seven days after her 90th birthday on July 18, 2026.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway. Kay will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery. Guest are invited to return to Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway for a luncheon to be held immediately following the interment. For those unable to attend the funeral in person, it will be livestreamed through the link below.

Kay is survived by her husband of 40 years, Matthew Rosen; her son, Kent Braynard; her daughter, Pamala Granzow (Jerry); her stepchildren, Gabriel Rosen and Cedar Golden; her grandson, Neal Buenz; and her great-grandson, Warner Buenz.

Born in Dayton, Iowa, Kay was one of eleven children of Pauline and Lindel Williams.

She treasured her relationships with all of her brothers and sisters. As the years drifted by, Kay took both solace and enjoyment in twice a year decorating the graves of her parents, siblings, and their spouses with floral arrangements.

Like clockwork, prior to the beginning of each month, Kay sent cards to family and friends—including their spouses and children—for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.

At the end of the day, Kay will always be remembered by all who knew her as a good, kind, and generous person who cared deeply for the welfare of others.

May God rest her soul.

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Neal Buenz

07/27/2026

To my Grandmother- I cherish you dearly, my words will never be able to due justice how much you have meant to me my entire life. Being around you shaped two aspects of my being: My insatiable sweet tooth and my love for shoes.

15 years ago, you gave me a pair of very rare basketball shoes for Christmas, I never asked for these and when I asked you where they came from you couldn't remember. You have no idea how much those shoes mean to me to this day. I have never (and will never) set my foot in those shoes as that is my main reminder of how wonderful of a human being you were to me all the time, every time.

Thank you for all the memories, including but not limited to:
Spending the night at your house and allowing me to stay by your bedside when I had nightmares.
My ginormous collection of Christmas Nutcrackers (became a Holiday tradition).
Laughing at my jokes, and NEVER getting angry at me about anything.
Coming to my little league baseball games.
Your reactions to my Halloween costumes.
The way your body language and demeanor changed when you saw Warner and the interactions with him I'll cherish forever. History repeated itself from me to him.

If there is a definition of the word "perfection," in the dictionary in Heaven, it should reference "Kay Rosen," at the end.

I love you more than you ever could understand here on Earth, but you now can feel in Heaven.

Love you Grandma.

Christine Page

07/25/2026

Matt, My sympathy for your loss of Kay. I know your nurturing quality with plants was extended to Kay. She is at peace now.

Todd & Katie Bircher

07/20/2026

Aunt Kay was truly an amazing person. Her love for family was legendary, and nothing showed that more than her faithful tradition of sending birthday and anniversary cards to every member of her extended family. It was such a thoughtful expression of her love and care.

I was blessed to talk with her several times over the past year. Although she was aging, she never lost her infectious laugh or her genuine concern for her family.

She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.