Rose M. Compton

Rose M. Compton

(August 14, 1952 – January 10, 2022)

Rose M. Compton , 69, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

A family graveside service will be held in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL with Steve Shattuck officiating.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.  Memorials may be given to Sarah Bush Lincoln Cancer Care.

Rose was born on August 14, 1952 in Newton, IL, the daughter of Frederick Augustine and Leatha Christine Burgener Zuber.  She graduated from Newton High School in the Class of 1970.  Rose married Gerry Allen Compton on May 26, 1979.  She worked for Platt’s and O’Brien’s Jewelry Stores and later for ALCO and Ace all in Shelbyville. Rose enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters and also with her bible study group.

She is survived by her husband, Gerry; son, Jason (Megan LaMade) Compton of Zionsville, IN; granddaughters, Madeline and Eliza Compton of Zionsville, IN; and siblings, Paul (Linda) Zuber, Dave (Terri) Zuber, James (Carol) Zuber, John (Debbie) Zuber, Cathy (Dave) Sullens, Ginny (Richard) Jones, Joanne (Allen) Will, Ruth Lindley, and Mary Pool.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Joshua Paul Compton; granddaughter, Gabriella Rose Compton; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Mary Katherine Compton.