Rose Ann Schippers, age 64, of McCracken, Kansas formerly of Colwich, Kansas passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, in McCracken. She was born March 29, 1962, in Wichita, Kansas to Robert “Bob” and Rita (Winter) Schneider. On February 25, 1984, she married Jerome W. Schippers, Jr in St. Mark’s, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2024.

Rose Ann was a long-time cosmetologist of 47 years and owning her own salon, Country Hair Salon in Colwich, Kansas. As a hairdresser, she created and cherished many friendships along the way. She was an extremely proud wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt with all of her family being the center of her world. Rose Ann was also a farmwife when her and her husband Junior farmed, where they built their life and home from the ground up.

Her faith was also an important part of her life. Rose Ann was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colwich and the Altar Society.

She is survived by her son, Jerome W. Schippers III and his children, Vyolet and Dean; her daughters, Samantha Resendiz and husband Fernando and their son, Jacob, Kaylyn Petz and husband Chansler and their children, Brooklyn, Kinsley, Rylee and Lyndy, Theresa Greenway and husband William J. and their children, Kade and Addison; her brothers, Gene Schneider and wife Cathy, Frank Schneider and wife Regina, Carl Schneider and wife Carolyn, Robert Schneider and wife Valessa and Danny Schneider and wife Melissa; her sisters, Jody Wells and husband Mark and Barbara Reichenberger and husband Kevin as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Rose Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister, Linda Schneider.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church-311 S. 5th Street-Colwich, KS 67030with Fr. Patrick York officiating.

Memorial visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Tuesday followed by a rosary service at 10:30 AM all at the church.

Inurnment will take place in the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, KS Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM with Fr. Dana Clark officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the McCracken City Cemetery Fund to be used for specific projects.

Please share memories on Rose Ann's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes-La Crosse Chapel 611 Peace Street La Crosse, KS 67548.