Date of Birth:
Tuesday, January 6, 1931
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Age:
95 years old

Jane Elizabeth Finley

Jane Elizabeth Finley, 95, of Kasson, MN peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at her home.

Jane was born on January 6, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa and later adopted by Willaim and Ruth (Palmer) Brandt. An RN by profession, Jane took pride in her dedication toward serving others in the health care field. She was an evening supervisor at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN for 50 years.

After retiring, Jane enjoyed reading, shopping, antiquing and decorating her home. She enjoyed bus trips with her husband. On nice days, Jane loved riding around on the golf cart with Richard.

She very much enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jane was blessed to spend time with and hold her great-grandchild.

Jane is survived by her five children; Randy Finley, Cindy (Cees) Kattenberg, Brenda (Jerry) Hoffman, Lisa (Kevin) Trom and Kim Finley; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 1 great-greatgrandchild.

Jane is also survived by her sister Carol (William) Henshaw; sisters-in-law; Dorothy (Finly) Hall, Judy (Finley) Martin, Sharon (Ramsey) Finley; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard “Dick” Finley; son John Finley; brother William “Bill” Brandt; daughter-in-law Melody (Banks) Finely; grandson Ben Finley; son-in law James “Jim” Fountian; brothers-in-law Ronald and Paul Finley; sisters-in-law Barabara (Bob) Dunderi, Arlene Stueve, Dianna (Mel) Schletty.

The family would like to express deep appreciation to Season’s Hospice for their respectful, compassionate care and pastoral services during our mother’s end of life journey.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:00am in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN with Pr. Karen Foster officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens at a later date.