Rosann Trahey

Age 79, of Dewitt, Michigan, passed away April 5, 2025. She was born January 2, 1946, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Frances Gedman.  Rosann lived a full life of adventure with her family and enjoyed cooking, golf and traveling.  In her younger years, she worked at Hudson’s (later Macy’s) Department Stores as a traveling cosmetic specialist and Marketplace employee.  She raised her sons with her husband Steve in Howell, Michigan prior to moving to the Lansing area in 1990.  In her recent years, she enjoyed spending time with her sons’ families in Colorado Springs, CO and Grand Ledge, Michigan.  Rosann traveled the United States extensively with her long-time companion, Bud, exploring history & visiting national parks, casinos, golf courses and family.  She was a generous and loving grandmother, mother, companion and wife who will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her son, Stephen (Stefanie) Trahey; daughter-in-law, Amy Trahey; grandchildren, Grace Trahey, Quinn Trahey, Ty Trahey, Eve Trahey; brother Joseph (Sheila) Gedman; sister Diane Groosbeck; brother-in-law Gary (Patti) Trahey; sister-in-law, Mary Byrd, and several dear nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Frances (Fogel) Gedman; her husband, Edward “Steve” Trahey; son, Brian A. Trahey; and her longtime companion, Laverne “Bud” Dake.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St. Lansing. Livestream is available. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, which Rosann frequented with her grandson or the Autism Alliance of Michigan.

Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.