Joleen A. Fujan
Monday, August 23, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Age:
86 years old
Monday, August 23, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Age:
86 years old
Monday, August 23, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Age:
86 years old
Joleen A. Fujan
In the early morning hours of November 8, 2023, Joleen Ann Fujan passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN at the age of 86. Joleen was born in East Grand Forks MN to Raymond and Rose Dudgeon on August 23, 1937, the middle child of eight siblings.
She spent most of her younger years in Lucan MN, while attending school at St. Ann’s Catholic School in Wabasso. She then worked at the family-owned meat locker and store, until her marriage.
Joleen was an amazing seamstress, sewing clothes for herself and keeping her daughters dressed to the “nines”. She loved seeing her grandchildren play sports and in the last few years enjoying her great grandchildren. She loved roses and in her latter years became an avid angel collector (a tribute to her faith).
In the late 1950’s she met the love of her life, Edward Francis Fujan at a dance, where they were immediately smitten with each other. June 7th, 1958, they were united in marriage at Our Lady Of Victory Catholic Church in a double ceremony with her sister Roselyn and Jerry Johnson.
In 1959, her first of four beautiful daughters, Deb was born in Lakefield MN, followed by #2, Patti in 1960. In 1964, Beth was born in Truman, where her father taught school and Joleen took care of her three young children. Following a move to Rochester, MN, where her beloved husband attained, in what would be his last career move at Rochester Community College, she gave birth to her youngest, Amy.
Joleen is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Edward, her daughters Patti (Charlie) Brown, Beth (Jeff) Kochie, Amy (John) Urlaub, grandchildren Zach (Megan) Brown, Dylan and Taylor Kochie, Tim and Allie Urlaub and her 5 little “smile makers” great grandchildren Owen, Silas, Oliver, Hunter and Finley Jo Brown. She was preceded in death by her daughter Deb (Roland) Owens and grandson, Cody Brown.
We want, from the bottom of our hearts, to thank the incredible care teams at 4th Floor Nasseff Tower at St. Mary’s and Seasons Hospice, who lovingly cared for her in her final days.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Joleen A. Fujan has received the following condolences.
Fujan family,
My heart felt sympathy for the loss of Jo. She was truly a wonderful and kind woman. I feel blessed to have known her and your family.
Amy,
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Wishing peace and healing for you and your family at this difficult time
With sympathy,
Ann Miner-Smith
Ed and family, sorry for your loss. She was a good one. We enjoyed sitting behind both Ed and Joleen for years at church. Joleen and Ed’s caring love for each other was an inspiration. We have been blessed by your friendship. She will be missed!
Gods Love and Peace to you Ed and all of your family. Love and care, Sandy and Henry
Ed and Family
So sorry for your loss, our family will keep you all in our prayers.
Ed and family, sorry for your loss. She was a good one. We enjoyed sitting behind both Ed and Joleen for years at church. Joleen and Ed’s caring love for each other was an inspiration. We have been blessed by your friendship. She will be missed!
Gods Love and Peace to you Ed and all of your family. Love and care, Sandy and Henry
We are lifting all of Joleen's beautiful family up in our prayers. May your feel peace and comfort today and always.
Love,
The Trusty Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Jo.
Jo was a beautiful person inside and out. I so enjoyed our friendship for many years in Rochester.
May God bless you all with many happy memories. And may she rest in peace in the arms of Our Lord.
Mike and Pauline Varley
Sorry for your loss Amy. Sounds like she was an incredible woman.
My deepest sympathy to the Fujan family. Aunt Joleen was a kind and caring person.
My deepest sympathy to the Fujan family my condolences to you all. Aunt Jolene & Uncle Ed are very kind caring people, my prayers are with you
Randy Brau
I am so very sorry to hear about Joleen's passing. i sure will miss her hugs and our conversations at church. I will be praying for you all on Wednesday.
My deepest condolences to Ed and the entire family! Jolene was a beautiful person inside and out. May the support of friends and family bring you comfort during this difficult time!
Love ya,
Joanie {Mueller} Wobig
Marilyn and I have been church friends of Ed and Joleen for many years and have volunteered with them as well. We will miss them sitting two pews ahead of us at Sunday Masses. Our sincere prayers go out to Ed and their entire family. With all sincerity, our prayers.
So Sorry to hear of your Mom’s recent Death!!?Jehovah God knows/Feels your pain/Sorrow!!?Soon this Enemy Death will be a thing of the Past!!(Rev.21:3,4)???I am a Neighbor..3 doors down?14-11th Ave SE..Love, Roni..(Like Mac-a-Roni)?
Sending my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to your family. May God keep you and hold you. May the Lord bless you with the peach of beautiful memories as he holds you and walks beside you through your grief. God Bless.????❤️
Anne
Our Deepest sympathies to You Ed & the entire Fujan family. Joleen was such a beautiful lady inside & out. She will truly be missed. ???? & hugs to you all ❤️
My deepest sympathies to you and your family! You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
My sympathy Ed you you and your family.
God Bless,
Lil Bartholomew
Ed...we are so very sorry to hear about Joleen...many hugs and much love to you at this sad time.
The Eddie and Vi Reiland Family
A beautiful, kind woman who aways had a smile in her face. I will miss seeing her at church and out shopping, which we both liked to do!! Ed, her memory will live on in your heart.