Rosanna R. Broughton, 92, a resident of Fort Scott, formerly Bronson, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott. She was born Feb. 2, 1921, in Otterville County, Minn., the daughter of Fred and Nettie Schantz Sandon. She graduated from Hewitt High School in Minnesota.
She married Forrest Broughton on Feb. 16, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minn. He preceded her in death in 1994. Rosanna began working for the Moran newspaper as a linotype operator. She worked for the Bank of Bronson for many years in customer service. She later worked part time for the City of Bronson as an assistant clerk. She was a 50-year member of Eastern Star. She was an avid reader, often finishing an entire novel in one day. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, Kelley Broughton and wife Eva, Bronson, and Steve Broughton, Fort Scott; a daughter, Jeanette Nelson and Bob Werner, Minneapolis; two grandchildren, Miranda Simpson and husband Matt, Fort Scott, and Nathan Broughton, Bronson; five great-grandchildren, Emily, Kalen, Jezeriah, Chloe, and Chandler; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by many aunts and uncles.
There was cremation. Memorial graveside services for Rosanna Broughton will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Bronson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Bronson Library and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Rosanna Broughton
