Mary Lou Kasner
Monday, January 24, 1927
Date of Death:
Monday, August 27, 2012
Age:
85 years old
Monday, January 24, 1927
Date of Death:
Monday, August 27, 2012
Age:
85 years old
Monday, January 24, 1927
Date of Death:
Monday, August 27, 2012
Age:
85 years old
Mary Lou Kasner
Mrs. Kasner, 85, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, August 27, 2012, surrounded by the loving presence of her family.
Mary Lou Beeman was born January 24, 1927, in Wabasha, MN. She married Edward Kasner on June 26, 1954, in Red Wing, MN, and lived in Rochester for the past 58 years. She attended the Minneapolis Business College and was a secretary and bookkeeper before having children.
She was a caring and attentive mother to six children, although countless others also felt her motherly compassion. Her abounding love, generosity, and positivity was felt by all whose lives she touched. She shared her authentic personality and genuine spirit with ease to everyone she met. It was Mary Lou’s wish to donate her body to the Mayo Foundation’s Anatomy Education Lab.
Survivors include her husband, Edward; four daughters, Mary Morehouse of Hayfield, Katie (Jeff) Swegarden of Rochester, Jeanne (Mike) Kitzman of Rochester and Molly (Tim) Bachman of St.Paul; two sons, John (Melanie) Kasner of Rochester, and Joe Kasner of St.Paul; seventeen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and sister, Kay (Beeman) O’Neill of St. Cloud, MN. She was preceded in death by her sister, Beebe Burke of Rochester.
The family prefers memorials to St. Joseph Children Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, or the Mayo Clinic Poverello Fund.
Condolences
The family of Mary Lou Kasner has received the following condolences.
Jean and Mike and Family, Sorry about your mother you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Melanie and boys: So sorry to hear about John's mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and with the Kasner family. God bless
Dear Kasners and Aunt Kay,
These are the times when being so far away in Switzerland makes me so sad. I wish I could attend the funeral. Losing Aunt Mary Lou is somehow represents a further loss of my mother who I still miss daily. I echo my brother Tim's words, that the Beeman girls represent goodness, understanding, patience, and generosity of the heart. I have such wonderful memories of our times together at the Kasner house that was always full of warmth and laughter. I also know what a wonderful sister Mary Lou was to mom/Beebe. She was a very important part of her life and buoyed my mom through alot of good and tough times. Surely she was the same rock for Kay and for her own family and that much of the spirit of giving is carried on with the Kasner and extended family. I am sure she will be duly honored on Monday! Love to you all-wishing I could be there, Mary Burke Uhlenhopp
Sorry for the loss of your mom. Even tho I did not know her Melanie has always said kind words about her. My father passed the same day and it's tough even tho it was expected. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers on this day.
Carol Andrist
Time apart and distance cannot reduce the feeling of loss and sadness from the passing of my Aunt Mary Lou. My fondest memories include her big laugh and her genuine concern for how myself and siblings were doing every time we spoke or saw each other. Mary Lou was the kind of person who listened after asking "How are you?". I feel very lucky that my mom had two big sisters who were so kind and caring.With their example, one could only strive to embrace the role of an aunt or uncle and I learned at an early age that they don't have to be your kids to love them with all you heart. When I was a boy, she would cup my face in her hands, look me straight in the eye and tell me how glad she was to see me and I knew she meant it. This I will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Ed, the cousins and grand children.
Love,
Pat, Marcie and the gang in Alaska.
Betty & I were sorry to see the obit for Mary Lou and
use this means to convey our condolences. She led a long and generous life and
set an example to us all who knew her and had worked with her in our younger
days. Our prayers are with you as you celebrate her life. Like Mary Lou, Betty
& I have donated our bodies to Mayo as a memento of the benefits we have
enjoyed as part of our connections with the clinic during our lives in
Rochester. Tom & Betty Murray
I am so sorry for the Kasner Family's loss of Aunt Mary Lou. I have really fond memories of babysitting the "younger cousins" and a house filled with activity, warmth and lots of humor. Unfortunately living out of state since 1977 my contacts with y'all are infrequent but know that I wish you love and peace in knowing Mary Lou was a terrific mother and wife. Uncle Ed I hope your still playing cards!
Kathy Burke Phillips
To the Kasners & Kay,
My Mom, Beebe, Aunt Mary Lou and Aunt Kay (still a generous giver of joy today and beyond) have given us life long lessons in memories of joy, sharing and caring. To describe the Beeman sisters in my own words is to say BIG. When it came to caring or giving time they all had time for those in need. It was and is an example of how we see the world and what small or big things we can contribute. We see the world differently from example. Clearly our world was changed.
Love,
Tim, Sheila, Anna & Maggie
I feel so very fortunate to have known your mom for a few brief years and visits with her always had lots of laughs!! I'm also very fortunate that her daughter Jeanne is my best friend and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. But you will see her again in her perfect state someday and be united forever so hold that close to your hearts.
Jenniffer