Alice Rose Hawkins LaPlant
Monday, January 24, 1921
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Age:
94 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday December 29, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Tuesday December 29, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery, Chatfield, MN [ view map ]
Monday, January 24, 1921
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Age:
94 years old
Monday, January 24, 1921
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Age:
94 years old
Alice Rose Hawkins LaPlant
A Funeral Mass for Alice Rose Hawkins LaPlant will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Rochester, MN officiated by Reverend Mark McNea. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield, MN.
Alice Rose LaPlant died in her own home surrounded by her children on December 24, 2015 following a brief illness.
Alice Rose Hawkins was born January 24, 1921 in Pine Island, MN to Susan Marion Bassette Hawkins and Patrick James Hawkins. Throughout her childhood, she delighted in working alongside her father on the family farm in Pine Island and learned a love of poetry and classic literature from her dear mother. She graduated from Pine Island High School. Upon leaving home, she went on to work for C.F. Massey Co. at The Massey Building in Rochester, MN. She married Paul LaPlant at St. Francis of Assisi Church on September 5, 1950 and dedicated herself to becoming a homemaker and generous soul who cared for aged aunties, uncles and neighbors. Everyone knew that they could count on her. Alice Rose was passionate about gardening, farming, children and birds.
Alice Rose is survived by her sister Mary (Bill) Perry, son Philip LaPlante, her son Michael LaPlante and daughter-in-law Chris and their children Monica and Joe, her daughter Paulita LaPlante and son-in-law Colin O’Neill and their children Carly (Mitch) Haugen and Kerry O’Neill and one great grandchild, Noah Haugen. Alice Rose was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, her brothers James Hawkins, William Hawkins, John Hawkins, and Laurence Hawkins.
Memorials are preferred to organizations that benefit children (Shriners Hospitals for Children and Catholic Charities), the elderly and infirm (Seasons Hospice, Visiting Angels) and birds (Audubon Society). Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Alice Rose Hawkins LaPlant has received the following condolences.
Thoughts and prayers to you Michael and your family.
Paulita, Phillip, and Mike,
I read in the paper of your mother's passing. The day before I was thinking about some of the people in my life that I had not seen for a while... You were on my mind. My own mother had passed away about 3 years ago and I wondered if your mother had passed away. I did not remember--and then the following day I opened the paper and saw your mother's obituary.
My sincere thoughts and feelings are with you at this time. Even though mothers are old when they get into their 90's, it still is a loss. I hope that you were able to be with your mother at the last and found it an experience to treasure. We know it is going to happen, but find it difficult and yet are blessed to have such a mother.
Warmest regards,
Frank Siebenaler
Paulita, Mike & Phillip - My sympathy and condolences to you and your families. Having lost my mom this year, I know how hard it is to see your mom go, but we know that they are at a better place now in heaven.
Judy Cook
Phil and Mike,
Please accept my sincere sympathy.Know of my thoughts and prayers for you, your families and our community for your loss .
We are so sorry for your loss. May God hold her in His hand and hold yours during this difficult time.
May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to you through the days ahead. May she rest in peace!