Rose Mary Kjer, 79, of Scott City died Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Life Care Center. She was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Illmo, to Clarence Louis and Alma Rose Hoffman Jackson. She and James Donald Kjer were married Aug. 13, 1955. Rose had worked in housekeeping at St. Francis Medical Center, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City and past Pres. and member of Ladies Aux. VFW post 6407 of Scott City. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila (Garry) Nation of Scott City and Cindy (Leonard) Jeffries of Festus; a brother Joe (Velma) Jackson of Thebes; two sisters, Lillian Blattel of Cape Girardeau and Kitty Harris of Scott City; 4 grandchildren Chad Jeffries, Sondra (Johna) Ashby, Ashley (David) Minor and Larry Nation; 4 great-grandchildren, David and Miley Minor, Jackson and Tanner Ashby. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Kathy Radica, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City. Funeral mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Oliver Clavin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.