1927
Mary
2014
Mary Ellen Hodge
July 13, 1927 — September 15, 2014
Mary Hodge, age 87, formerly of Rochester, died Monday (Sept. 15, 2014) at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN, where she had resided since May of 2010.
Mary Ellen McKeag was born July 13, 1927 in Northfield, MN to James and Luella (Carlaw) McKeag. She spent her early years in Stanton, MN before moving to Cannon Falls, MN, where she graduated from High School. On June 5, 1948 she married Robert Hodge in Cannon Falls. The couple called Rochester home for most of their married lives. Mary was a full time homemaker in the early years and later worked at the Mayo Clinic. In 1979 the couple began motor homing on a full-time basis wintering in south and then had a winter home in Mesa, AZ. During summers they returned to Minnesota, spending time at several lakes up north, Lake Vermilion being their favorite. Her husband died July 10, 2003. Mary was a member of the Congregational Church in Rochester. She enjoyed sewing, travelling, fishing, and cards, especially cribbage. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and her love of family.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Majorowicz (Dr. Richard) Geier of Rochester; three sons, Steven (Catherine) of Leawood, KS; Robert (Priscilla) Jr. of Roswell, GA; and James (Carla Olsen) of Ottawa, IL; ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Jean, and her son-in-law Rod Majorowicz.
A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the Congregational Church with the Rev. Teresa Roberts officiating. Inurnment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Friends may call one hour before the service Saturday at the church, and there will be a reception following the service. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Assn., or the American Cancer Society. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
965 17th Ave. SW
Rochester, MN
965 17th Ave. SW
Rochester, MN
Mary Ellen McKeag was born July 13, 1927 in Northfield, MN to James and Luella (Carlaw) McKeag. She spent her early years in Stanton, MN before moving to Cannon Falls, MN, where she graduated from High School. On June 5, 1948 she married Robert Hodge in Cannon Falls. The couple called Rochester home for most of their married lives. Mary was a full time homemaker in the early years and later worked at the Mayo Clinic. In 1979 the couple began motor homing on a full-time basis wintering in south and then had a winter home in Mesa, AZ. During summers they returned to Minnesota, spending time at several lakes up north, Lake Vermilion being their favorite. Her husband died July 10, 2003. Mary was a member of the Congregational Church in Rochester. She enjoyed sewing, travelling, fishing, and cards, especially cribbage. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and her love of family.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Majorowicz (Dr. Richard) Geier of Rochester; three sons, Steven (Catherine) of Leawood, KS; Robert (Priscilla) Jr. of Roswell, GA; and James (Carla Olsen) of Ottawa, IL; ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Jean, and her son-in-law Rod Majorowicz.
A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the Congregational Church with the Rev. Teresa Roberts officiating. Inurnment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Friends may call one hour before the service Saturday at the church, and there will be a reception following the service. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Assn., or the American Cancer Society. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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SEP 20. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
Congregational Church965 17th Ave. SW
Rochester, MN
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SEP 20. 4:00 PM (CDT)
Congregational Church965 17th Ave. SW
Rochester, MN
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