Rosalyn "Rose" Schroeder, 56, Beaver Creek, died Thursday, Aug. 24, at Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne from cancer.Memorial services were Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, Iowa. The Revs. Dan Haggar and Katie Van Veldhuizen officiated. Burial was in Beaver Creek Cemetery at Beaver Creek.Rosalyn Abbink was born to Gerrit and Fannie (Pronk) Abbink on June 12, 1950, at Luverne. She grew up on the family farm south of Edgerton. She graduated from Southwest Christian School in Edgerton in 1968. She graduated from St. Luke’s Nurses Training in Sioux City, Iowa, in June 1971,She married LeRoy Schroeder on July 31, 1971, in Edgerton. They lived in St. Paul for a year and then moved to Beaver Creek. She worked as a nurse for Tuff Memorial Home and Palisades Manor for more than 25 years.Mrs. Schroeder was a member of the Joy Circle at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids. She enjoyed going for rides in the country, socializing, bird and squirrel watching and taking pictures. She also enjoyed attending her children’s school and church events. Survivors include her husband, LeRoy Schroeder, Beaver Creek; two children, Leslie Schroeder, Sioux Falls, Lisa (Tim) Kauk, Watertown, S.D.; her father, Gerrit Abbink, Pipestone; one brother, Ron (Gail) Abbink, Watertown; two nephews; one niece; along with many uncles, aunts and cousins. Mrs. Schroeder was preceded in death by her mother. Roste Funeral Home, Hills, was in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary and online registry is available at: www.rostefuneralhome.com