Mary Emily Campbell
Thursday, September 2, 1915
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Age:
97 years old
Thursday, September 2, 1915
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Age:
97 years old
Thursday, September 2, 1915
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Age:
97 years old
Mary Emily Campbell
Mary Emily Campbell, 97, a lifelong resident of Rochester passed away January 22, 2013 at Madonna Meadows Assisted Living.
Mary Emily Macken was born to Daniel and Emily Agnes (Thomas) Macken in Rochester on the 2nd of September 1915. Her Grandparents were Irish farmers in the Simpson and High Forest areas. She always joked, that she was probably related to most of the Irish families in the Rochester area, in one way or another.
She graduated from St. John’s High School in Rochester, and attended St. Teresa’s College in Winona. She then graduated from the Minnesota Business School in Minneapolis. She married George Franklin Campbell of Garrett, IN on November 8th 1938 at St. John’s in Rochester. He had surprised her by taking his first communion in the Catholic Church, on Christmas Eve 1937, at St. Bridget’s in Simpson.
Before marriage, and after her children were all in school, she was employed at the Mayo Clinic, retiring from the Foundation Office in 1977. Mary and George were also Charter Members of St. Pius X Church.
One of Mary’s favorite things to do was to drop in on anyone, who she thought could use a little company or support, and bring them a plate of cookies to brighten their day. She also opened her house to many traveling friends and relatives so that they could have a warm meal and a comfortable bed. The family joked that her house was truly the “Campbell hotel”.
Mary mentioned several times that it was a little sad to have outlived most of her friends from school and childhood.
Mary and George had a nice retirement, traveling, spending time in Arizona, when they could, golfing and playing cards with a great group of friends. Mary played golf well into her 80s.
She took great pride in making daily visits to see her husband at Golden Living East where he resided for eight years in the tender care of all the people there, until he passed away Dec. 13th of 2010.
Mary is survived by: Sons Richard J. (Martha) Campbell of Fremont, NE, Robert G. (Florence) Campbell of Sioux City, IA, Daughter Mary Beth (Martin) Gores of Prior Lake, MN, Son David D. (Patricia) Campbell of Plymouth, MN , Son Mark S. (Ann) Campbell of Minneapolis, MN.; a sister, Esther A. Zilch, brothers Richard V. Macken and Daniel D. Macken. In addition, many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George, 2 brothers John and Paul, and her Grandson Derek Campbell.
The Funeral Mass for Mary will be on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1:30 PM at St. Pius X in Rochester with the Rev. Charlie Collins officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials preferred to Madonna Meadows Assisted Living Center. Mary loved her 2 years at Madonna Meadows and truly appreciated all the wonderful caregivers, staff and residents.
Condolences
The family of Mary Emily Campbell has received the following condolences.
love when i was little and i went to mayo clinic all the time with my mom and if my grandparents werent availble she and george would drive my mom and i to the mayo clinic
I was very fortunate to have the best mother-in-law in the whole world. So good to me and kind and helped me with so many things in my life. I lost my own Mom when I was 26, so she was a Mother to me since then and ALWAYS came through on everything I ever needed. She was a wonderful mother to all 5 of her children and a fabulous Grandmother to our children and to all of the Grandkids. I have so many wonderful memories and she made them happen. She was loved by all of us and I will miss her so much. Dave, Kelly, and I are so sad that she is gone but happy she is at peace and reunited with George and Derek. Pat Campbell
Mary Beth,
Your mom looks so much the same as I remember her, always such a lovely smile! You are lucky to have had her in your life for so long. Sorry for your loss.
Rosie
I was blessed to have Mary Emily Campbell as my Aunt. I was not as frequent of a visiter to the Campbell Hotel as I would have liked but she always made me special and was always so kind to me.
I am happy in the thoughts of her being reunited with many of her loved ones especially my wonderful Uncle George.
My sincerest sympathies go out my cousins Dick. Bob, Mary Beth, Dave and Mark and there all their loved ones.
Rest in Peace Aunt Mary Emily
Jay Macken
To all my aunts and uncles and my dad,
We spent many happy times at Grandpa and Grandma's house. She was always so fun and told good jokes. The smell of toast in the morning reminds me of her. I know she was a great mom, wife, sister, and friend and lived a good long life.
Mary Margaret
Mary B,
Sorry to hear of your moms passing. Wish I could be with you at the service but have to be out of town. Prayers go out to you and your family. Hope to see you soon. Mike...
Dave, Pat and family,
Our love and sympathy to you all in your loss.
Your Mom was wonderful, caring and very tolerant of all of us crazy teenagers. Makes me think of my Mom at this time also.
Aren't Moms great!
My sincere condolences to Mary Emily's family,also the Machen Family.
M~
Dick, my memory of your mom is how kind and cheerful she was. My mom thought so highly of your mom and she had fond memories of being with her at St. Therese's. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary B - you must be so proud of the life your Mom lived - what a wonderful legacy.
God Bless you and your family during this sad time.
Dave, Pat, and family,
Wonderful Mom, great mother-in-law, and a loving grandmother. Greatest compliments you can receive in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you knowing what great memories you have loving such a special lady.
Ron and Sheryl Theel
I've know the family since elementary school as I'm a classmate of Mary Beth's. When I visited Mrs. Campbell at Madonna Meadows, she was always alert and friendly, and very talkative. I found it amazing how sharp she was and liked how much she enjoyed watching her Twins. Blessings to her family.
Our sympathies to the Campbell family. George and Mary left you a fine legacy of: "How to Live Life Well".
We love you Grandma and will miss you so much!
Dear Mary Emily .....you and Uncle Geo C were all that an Aunt and Uncle could be and much more. We will miss you . Love nephew Mike
p.s. Long live the Campbell Hotel......I will always remember the good old days when the basement door was never locked and the secret place in later years where the house key was hidden when I came to visit ..with always a room and a dinner amd great conversation with yourself and Uncle G.
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