Della “Grace” Lisi
Sunday, October 23, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, January 27, 2012
Age:
90 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday January 30, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prayer Service: 7:30 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday January 31, 2012
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Tuesday January 31, 2012
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Sunday, October 23, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, January 27, 2012
Age:
90 years old
Sunday, October 23, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, January 27, 2012
Age:
90 years old
Della “Grace” Lisi
Della “Grace” Lisi, of Rochester, died peacefully in her daughter’s home Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at the age of 90. She was surrounded by her daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughter.
Grace Kraker was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Gilbert, Minn., to John and Mary Kraker. She was one of 11 brothers and sisters. She graduated from Gilbert High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1945. She married Bruno Lisi in Gilbert. They made their home in Rochester.
Grace was an active member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Auxiliary, the Reading for the Blind Program and the Red Hat Society. She was loved by anyone who knew her.
She is survived by a sister, Jeanne (Ralph) Smith of White Bear Lake; daughters, Joan (Timothy Paul-Lisi McCoy) Lisi-McCoy of Minneapolis, Della (Rob) Kerr of California and Anita Flesher of Rochester; granddaughters, Emily, Katherine, Mary Grace and Ann Flesher of Rochester, and Amelia Lisi of St. Cloud; and great-granddaughter, Damiya Flesher of Rochester. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruno; sons, John and Christopher; son-in-law, Greg Flesher; daughter-in-law, Eileen Sisk; three brothers and six sisters.
Memorials are preferred to the Mayo Clinic Poverello Fund.
A Funeral Mass for Grace will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. Gerald A. Mahon officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences
The family of Della “Grace” Lisi has received the following condolences.
Anita - I just read about your mom passing. My condolences to you and your family
All of us at Hawthorne Education Center will miss Grace very much. She was such a kind lady and a wonderful tutor for so many years. Her patience was outstanding. Our sympathy to all of her family.
As I read the obituary for Mrs. Lisi, I was touched by the full life she lived. Never-the-less, life is still much too short. How thankful we are that our grand Creator, Jehovah plans to restore his original purpose and make it possible for all mankind (including our loved ones we have lost in death) to live forever under perfect conditions. (Matthew 6:10; Job 14:14 & 15). Please accept my condolences as you deal with the loss of Mrs. Lisi and contemplate the hope of seeing her once again
Della and Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your Mom. I remember turning 16 and she pierced my ears at a slumber party at your house, how fun! I have fond memories of your mom and your family. Take care of eachother.
Love, Liz Kopischke Friese
Dear all, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of playing at your house, and the graduation party. Your mother was a special peron to all who knew her.
Kitty Chisholm Principe
Our condolences on the passing of Grace. She was quite a lady and will be remembered a long time at our shop.
Richard and Mary Freytag
Rich's Southside Service
Anita,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was always such a joy to be around. I have many fond memories of your lively house, cast parties, graduation, tuonips recovery, etc. My condolences to your family.
Tom Miller
Dear Joan, I was so saddened to read of your Mother's death. She truly was a beautiful lady inside and out.
Please accept my sympathy and know that all of your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Mueller
Della and family,
Della, I am so glad that you got to come home to say "Good Bye" to a wonderful woman. She waited for you to come home. Also, I am so glad that she was in what use to be her home and now is Anita's home, surrounded by her loved ones, when she passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Anita and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We know this must be a very difficult time. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope you can find comfort in knowing she is in God's arms. May the memories of her comfort you.
Dave and Donna Mueller