Melinda S. Mariotti
Thursday, August 26, 1948
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Age:
76 years old
Thursday, August 26, 1948
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Age:
76 years old
Thursday, August 26, 1948
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Age:
76 years old
Melinda S. Mariotti
Melinda S. Mariotti, 76, of Rochester, Minesota died peacefully early Morning on May 10th, 2025, at Rochester East Care Facility.
Melinda was born in Oelwein, Iowa on August 26, 1948, the daughter of Melvin and Ardith Graf. She graduated from Oelwein High School. She was united in marriage to Robert G. Mariotti on July 18, 1981.
They lived in Rochester and Melinda owned Hillcrest Accounting and Tax Service in Rochester until retirement.
She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, 512 Third Street Southwest, Rochester. She enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and good humor.
Melinda is survived by brother Rick (Becky) of Iowa City, Iowa; stepson Robert R. (Sandy) Mariotti, stepdaughter Mona, numerous step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G.; her parents; and brother Randy (2024).
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester, with a visitation one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to express a huge thank you to Zandra Kessler and Roger Graf for their devoted care of Melinda the last few years.
Memorials may be directed to Paws and Claws Humane Society of Rochester and First Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
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Melinda will be missed by many. She had the biggest heart and always a smile on her face. She did our Company payroll for many years. I hope you and Jim Paulson are sharing some great stories. He thought the world of you as we all did. Rest easy my friend. We will miss you.
Tom Paulson
Mike Paulson
Tammy Bennerotte
I will carry Melinda in my heart always. From the time I first met her after coming to Rochester and up to our last visit, her compassion and sweetness embraced you. I will miss our conversations in her sunroom, talk of flowers and birds, fishing trips and our love for our fur children
Her smile and cute wink always made you feel special. She always made time for people and was there to help friends and neighbors. It has been a honor to have Melinda as my friend. Memories of our adventures, as we called them, will forever be remembered as some of the best times we had as adults. Love you, miss you Melinda, till we meet again.
Not only did Melinda do the family taxes, she was a true friend. Always a smile, great laughs, and advice with taxes and life. I can still hear her chuckle and her smile with a sparkle in her eyes. She was there for comfort when Richard and I lost our son Kiel. Our family felt a loss when Melinda retired, and we lost touch.
Our sympathy and prayers to her family, I'll always remember her, and her her good heart.
Sheryl Babcock (previously Warnken)
To My Best Friend
From the laughter we shared to the countless memories we created your presence in my life is a treasure that I will hold close to my heart. Your friendship has been a source of Joy, Support, and Unwavering love. I am endlessly grateful for the privilege of calling you my friend. My Condolences to the family of Melinda.
Melinda went to our Presbyterian church in oelwein
we graduated together
from the class of 66
i never heard a negative word from her. She was nice to everyone
her classmates are glad her struggles are over
she had a great life