On a cold winter day in Detroit, 79-year-old Rose Marie Johnson was found deceased in her home on Santa Clara Street on January 22, 2011. A lifelong resident of the city, her death was classified as a homicide.
Born and raised in Detroit, Rosemarie, as she was also known, was a cherished member of her community. She was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, and a dear friend and neighbor to many.
Her life was remembered and celebrated at a memorial service held at the New Jerusalem Temple Missionary Baptist Church on Fenkell Avenue in Detroit.
Details regarding the circumstances of her death and the subsequent investigation have not been made widely available in public records. Information concerning any potential suspects or arrests in connection with her case remains undisclosed in the online sources available. Rosemarie is survived by her brother and his family, as well as many cousins and friends who mourned her passing.
