White Funeral Home
400 First Street West
Independence, Iowa 50644

Independence – Raymond LaVern Rosencrans, 91 years old, of Independence, Iowa, formerly of Rowley, Iowa, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at ABCM Rehabilitation Independence – West in Independence.  He was born in Homer Township of Buchanan County, Iowa, the son of Floyd Otto and Flora Emma (Simpson) Rosencrans.  He attended the Rowley School.  Mr. Rosencrans farmed all of his life.  He never really retired and as long as he was able, he enjoyed spending time on his farm and driving his tractors.  On February 24, 1990, he and the former LaVonne Frances Chapman were married at All Saints Catholic Church in Rowley.  In the years since their marriage they have traveled the United States.  Mr. Rosencrans enjoyed time spent watching parades and driving in tractor cades.  He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Independence and the Farm Bureau.

Mr. Rosencrans is survived by his wife of 25 years, LaVonne, 1 step son, Dan (Sharky) Hare of Winthrop, 1 step daughter, Patty (Brad) Organ of Independence, 3 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren, and 1 nephew Larry (Karen) King of Brandon, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015, at the White Funeral Home in Independence with Sharon Bainbridge officiating.  Burial will be in Rowley Cemetery in Rowley, Iowa.  Friends may call for visitation from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.on Sunday, June 28^th, at the funeral home where a Vigil Service begins at 4:30 p.m.