Rosemarie Black Obituary

Rest in Peace Queen

My sincere condolences to the entire family of Rosemarie Black. Living on the south side of of Chicago near 79th and stony I would see her periodically walking or getting on the bus. She was a beautiful soul and very friendly and easy to talk with. I pray that her journey is easy

She was always at the players ball CHUUCH!

My Condolences to the Black Family. I know it´s been a while since she passed but I just seen this.

Just happened to be online looking up The old club The High Chaparral on 79th stony island. Because my mom Paula use to model there when I was a kid in her Bullet belts and cat suits. Can´t remember anyone but Dave .
This just took me back in time.
And seen this. During my 20s I seen Ms. Black all the time walking down 79th street. I liked her coordination of outfits and how she would have everything to match. And she could wear some heels. She always was dressed. I always wondered where she was going on 79th street. But was happy to always see her and her new outfits.
I figured she made them because they were unique and looked customized. I use to be like she should have a fashion line, because she seem to have been very creative. I´m like she must have a big house to store all those fashionable clothes and accessories. I´m happy to know that she was still doing her thing all these years. And left a legendary mark on the east side of Chicago´s 79th st. Of Stony Island. Rest in Peace Queen

I remember working as a waitress at Scampis restaurant in the Hyatt Regency on Wacker Drive Downtown Chicago in the early 1980´s and Rosie would come in to dine, her outfits were stunning and everyone would be looking at her and she loved it, she came there on a regular basis and was always very nice.

I was accustomed to seeing Ms. Rosemarie Black around the Stony Island area in my
youth. Once, I was able to park my car and catch- up with Ms. Rosemarie.

I found Ms. Rosemarie to be very open and friendly; I had many questions that I asked while we walked together.

I told her that I wanted my then teenage daughter to meet her, Ms. Rosemarie immediately invited me to bring my daughter to the White Castles
on 79th. and Stony... I promised that I would but never did... My loss...

Truly a Chicago legend in her own time.

It's amazing....my husband and I were just saying we wondered what ever happened to the "Big Hat Lady" from Stoney Island. I searched for her on Bing, and we read about her incredible life. This just demonstrates that everyone has a story. She was definitely an icon of the South side...the Collins family would like to extend our deepest condolences to her family. I'll bet it was something when she sexy-strolled into the afterlife! :-) RIP Rosemarie Black...

I recall seeing Mrs. Rose a few years ago on the 4th of July.

She had a beautiful big hat with the American flag and the outfit to match.

She had a beautiful body and everyone would stop and stare, and beep their horns.

But what I remember most of all was her beautiful smile and confidence.

R.i.p Ms. Rose

U to see her when I was a kid walking on 63rd st love u rest in piece

I use to see her everyday almost on the #3 King Dr bus coming home from school. My grandparents owned businesses and they actually knew her coming in and they were big race track supporters as well. I use to look for her so I can sit across from her on the bus, just to stare at her figure. And boy did she have a nice shape! You left impressions on many here in Chicago without saying a word. POWERFUL! RIP Ms Black with all due respect! I salute you!

I REMEMBER MRS. BLACK AS A KID GOING TO RACE TRACK WITH THE FAMILY. FIRST TIME I SAW HER I LAUGHED...BUT EVERYTIME AFTER THAT I COULDNT WAIT TO SEE HER... I WOULD SHOUT OUT THERE SHE IS WHEN I WOULD SEE HER. SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON AND SHE LOVED HER HATS FOR SURE! REST IN PEACE ROSIE!

I remember her as a kid at sportsman. i would see her there on weekends and shout out there she is! it was my highlight to see her there.now rest in peace rosie.

I remember her. My condolences to her family. I didn't know her personally, but she was a part of the south side history!
JW

I found a picture of Mrs. Black that my grandmother had when she was performing as a exotic dancer she was beautiful and I used to see her all the time riding the train she always carried herself in an elegant manner she will be missed.

Truly a head-turner with a beautiful smile and style all her own. RIP sexy Mama! I grew up seeing you on Stoney Island..

I would see her walking on Stony Island in her brilliant outfits when I lived near there. I used to think she was a really strange person, but the strange people were the ones who made fun of her. THEY are called "haters"!!! Such a classy lady in her spike heeled pumps. I'm no longer in Chicago but I wondered what had happened to her these last few years. I wish my granddaughter had been able to meet her. I'll think of her whenever I visit 79th and Stony Island.

I remember her on 79th street and some time on the cta bus. I use to say wow! and why she wearing those clothes with the big hat. but she had a nice figure and looking good for her age. Now she's a angel with a big hat.

I remember when Rosemarie would come into Classic Lady Beauty Salon and talk to me. She will truly be missed. She was a beautiful person and I really admired her.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

She was a very pleasant person. She would come in the Sears on 79th, always smiling, telling funny stuff and making heads turn. Once you got to know her she had a heart of gold. Rose you will be missed and Stony Island will never be the same. My sympathy goes out to her family. Thanks for sharing her with us.

She would come t0 jewels food store at 75th and StoneyIsland, she was admire by everyone. She made me laugh when she came to my register. I will miss her dearly!!

As a teen I remember seeing her on 79th st. in her bright colors,but nothing could outshine her bright, beautiful smile.














She wore bright colors, with a bright beautiful smile. She will be missed


















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Hey Rosie
There are a lot of people up there where you are going from Sportsman Park -- Hope your reunion is a Great one
Chicago is going to miss you -- but not forget you -- God Bless you !

You will be remembered always.

Mrs. Black, you will be missed. I'm so grateful to have met and conversed with you. Rest in peace.

Aunt Rosie,
Thanks for all the wisdom you shared with the "Senn Six". We're going to miss you at our Christmas dinners!!
Your Spiritual Niece
Paula

Be grateful. Best advice I ever heard. Sad for her family and sad for the city of Chicago.

Sorry for the loss of a great inspiring woman. I would always see her around South Shore High School area. I would stare only in seeing such a strong woman and positive at that.

Rest in Peace Ms. Black.

I am very saddened to learn that RoseMarie has passed away. I knew her for more than 30 years, she came into my store in the loop for decades. Everyone loved her, there was not a mean bone in her body. She was nice to everyone. Her style was indeed "outgoing" and that added to her personal charm. She made the world a better and happier place, she will be missed but never forgotten.

Rosemarie you was the Queen of 79th street. She came into the Atlas Center at lease twice weekly. All of the cars stopped to look at your unique style. When she walked down 79th Street owenership belong to her. Nice knowning you Rose. God bless your family.

I always looked for you whenever I passed or was in white castle, will miss your smile and great attitude. My condolences to the family. JUDY W. Chicago

God Bless you and keep you Racetrack Rosie. I remember seeing you throughout my years walking along Stoney Island. Flamboyant and Fabulous!!! Rest In Paradise hat lady!

Rosemarie I did not know you but I always looked forward to seeing "The Track Lady" in her fabulous outfits with the matching parasols and accessories at Hawthorne, you always looked so happy and brought everyone around you joy. RIP Gentle Soul.

Ms.Leather will truly be missed.

To the Black family you have my condolences.

Good Bye to a beautiful spirit and a legacy of greatness,surely the u will be missed,RIPRosie Gal!!

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family.
This lady was phenomenal. I remember seeing her as a teenager growing up on 79th on my way to high school (Unity Catholic in 1983- 1986), smiling, wearing the cute short skirts with her heels on and sharing her thoughts and wisdom with everyone she came across.
Even after I grew up in my adult like she was able to share some wisdom with my daughter who was then a teenager at the New White Castle.
May God be with you and your family during this time.

She was indeed a fiery woman with her own style and taste, admired by few and adored by many, her presence on the Chicago landscape will be missed. My most sincere condolences to her family and friends! God bless you in your hour that you celebrate her life and memory! Most sincerely, Royce Lynch & Family. Homegoing Services- Leak and Sons Funeral Home
7838 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60619

June 13, 2013
I, met this lovely lady and namesake one sunny afternoon 15 years ago in "Rose's Hat Shop" on 79th & Michigan. After discovering we shared the same first name we immediately bonded. Afterwards, whenever I ran into her going down 79th, I would stop traffic to lean out my window to give a "shout out to one of the most beautiful person's I have ever had the privilege to know. Rest in Peace Beautiful Lady...I'll see you when I get there.

Respectfully,
Rosemarie