Rosalie (Rose) Catherine Gasper Maginness, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. She was born on January 14, 1938, on her parents’ farm near Tipton in Mitchell County, Kansas, where she learned the values of hard work, family, and resilience that guided her throughout her life.
Rose married William Robert “Bill” Maginness, with whom she built a life and raised three daughters: Patricia Johnson of Wellington, Colorado; Pamela (Maurice) Pianalto of Wasilla, Alaska; and Paula (Stuart) Roegge of Concordia. Bill preceded her in death on August 7, 2005.
Rose dedicated 56 years of her life to working at the hospital in Concordia, with over 50 of those years spent in the radiology department. She served in multiple capacities and touched the lives of countless individuals in the community. Many came to know her through an X-ray, sonogram, or during cancer treatment. Her kind and gentle presence comforted patients in their most vulnerable moments, and her professionalism earned the respect of her colleagues and the gratitude of those she served.
After her retirement, Rose continued her service as a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. She was often seen pushing a cart through the halls or lending a hand behind the desk in the gift shop—always offering a smile and a quiet kindness to those she encountered.
Rose’s Catholic faith was always the center of her life. Once her children were grown, she devoted herself to serving her church in many ways. She spent time in Adoration, served on the Church Board, and was a Eucharistic minister who brought communion to the sick and elderly. Her quiet devotion and compassion were evident in all she did, both inside the church and out.
Rose took great pleasure in playing cards with her neighbors, passing many afternoons at the card table. She also played with family members when visiting, and was very competitive. Other hobbies were rosary making and sewing. Rose made many quilts that are treasures to those who knew her.
She was a proud grandmother to Alexandria Puderbaugh of Junction City, Catherine (Steven) Mills of Richmond, Virginia, Dusty (Anna) Pianalto of Wasilla, Alaska, Evan (Kealila) Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Maci Johnson of Wellington, Colorado, and Charles Roegge of Concordia. She was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Catherine, Talitha, Aletheia, and James Pianalto, all of whom reside in Wasilla, Alaska.
Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband Bill Maginness, parents Edward and Alfreda Gasper, brother Eugene Gasper and sister Judy Gasper. Rose is survived by her daughters, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and her siblings: Edward (Dianne) Gasper of Victoria, Madonna Duffy of Tipton, Lee Gasper of Tipton, Alan Gasper of Marquette, Neal (Judy) Gasper of Tipton, Glennen (Patsy) Gasper of Wichita, Annette (Lyle) Muths of Tipton, and Regina (Bud) Bryant of Halstead, and many nieces and nephews.
Rose will be lovingly remembered for her calm spirit, unwavering patience, and deep care for others. Her life was a quiet testimony of faith, family, and selfless service.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 1-8 p.m.
A Rosary/Vigil service will be held 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas led by Fr. Joseph Kieffer. The family will receive friends after the Rosary/Vigil Service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 10:00 a.m., Monday July 28, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, Kansas with Fr. Joseph Kieffer officiating. Burial will follow in the Nelson Center Cemetery, rural Concordia. Family and friends will gather afterwards at the Church where a luncheon will be served.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Tipton Endowment Fund or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church of Concordia. Plants are also welcome to celebrate Rose's love of gardening. For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com