Doris P. Keefe
Friday, March 17, 1922
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Age:
100 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday April 25, 2022
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Monday April 25, 2022
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Live Streaming
The Doris Keefe Mass will be livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTlCh08Fa1J4JmCGHBWwIhw
Friday, March 17, 1922
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Age:
100 years old
Friday, March 17, 1922
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Age:
100 years old
Doris P. Keefe
Doris Patricia Keefe, 100 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at Vanessa Peterson’s Group Home on April 20, 2022.
Doris Patricia Fischer was born on March 17, 1922 in Rochester to Henry and Emma (Radam) Fischer. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1940. She was employed as a Dental Assistant until her marriage to Kenneth “Kenny” Keefe on January 4, 1943 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester. Rochester was their home, except for a time in San Antonio, TX, when Kenny was in the Army Air Corps. For 29 years, they lived on North Broadway in Rochester, operating a rooming house and popcorn stand. She was a bookkeeper and dispatcher for Keefe Transfer until her retirement in 1978. She enjoyed wood carving, painting landscapes and primitive scenes. She was a member of Senior Citizens, TOPS 907 Club, and Widow Persons. She was a lifetime member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester.
She is survived by her children Patricia (Butch) Podolske of Hayward, WI, Ann Gunderson of Rochester, Irving (JoAnn) Keefe of Rochester, Kenneth “Pix” (Jean) Keefe of Rochester, 9 grandchildren Jon Podolske, Heather Engelbert, Katie Benike, Monte Gunderson, Kasey Keefe, Mickey Keefe, Nathan Keefe, Kim Stolp, Holly Keefe, Valerie Reimers, Tiffany Lawler, Kirsten Nickolite, 42 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Kenny (1996) and three sisters Vivian, Romaine, and Ophelia.
The Memorial Mass for Doris will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 10:30AM at Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with Msg. Gerald A. Mahon officiating. Visitation will be held starting at 9:00AM at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rochester, MN.
The Keefe family would like to extend a special thank-you to care takers Vanessa, Bonnie, and Judy, along with the Mayo Hospice Team.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Doris P. Keefe has received the following condolences.
We send our deepest condolences to your family. She will remain in our memory as the sweet and pretty lady in the back row, with Irv and her family members at St. John’s. The world was blessed to have her here so long, but now heaven shines even brighter.
Sincerely, Jim and Amy Andrews
Our sympathies to the Keefe family. Doris was such a lovely person and I always enjoyed talking with her. May you keep all her memories close.
Sincerely,
Elaine & John Cummings
Dearest Family Members Of Doris Keefe…
We all have lost a most beautiful soul to her Eternal Life & she is finally reunited with her Kenny!! They were our neighbors on 18th Ave NW & Doris was the most beautiful women inside & out. Kind, generous, hard working & loved her family beyond measure…she fit the description of what a MATRIARCH was. Fly High With The Angels Doris…You’ve Earned Your Angel Wings With your 100 Years Of Life!!
Our Deepest Sympathies & Love:
Marc & JoAnn Pream
Dear Pix, Jean and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and happiness in the celebration of a long life well lived.
Jon and Brenda
To all Keefe family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She had a long life and I remember her as being a hard worker. How wonderful that you all were able to celebrate her 100th birthday last month! Enjoy your memories.
With love, Rosie
Boy do I remember that Popcorn stand.....the Sibley family spent much time there. I am so sorry for your loss.