Elizabeth “Betty” Talmo
Wednesday, May 27, 1925
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Age:
99 years old
Family Celebration of Life
A family Celebration of Life will be held on Betty’s 100th birthday in May. Private burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.
Macken Funeral Home is providing assistance solely with cremation services for the Talmo family. Macken Funeral Home will not be present nor are we overseeing the service. For any inquiries or questions, kindly reach out to the family or the venue directly.
Wednesday, May 27, 1925
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Age:
99 years old
Wednesday, May 27, 1925
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Age:
99 years old
Elizabeth “Betty” Talmo
Elizabeth “Betty” (Bolstad) Talmo, age 99 of Bloomington, MN, previously of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Elizabeth “Betty” was born on May 27, 1925 in Dawson, MN to Selfred and Louise (Mecklenberg) Bolstad. She attended Dawson High School and then graduated from the Kahler School of Nursing in 1946, where she
was one of 407 Cadet Nurses. On May 16, 1948, Betty married Nels Talmo, Jr. in Dawson, MN. They lived in Denver, CO from 1949-1954, when they moved to Rochester, where Betty worked as a nurse and raised her family.
Betty devoted her life to her family, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nels, parents, brother and sister.
She is survived by sons, Tom (Lisa), Peter (Jacqui), Dan (Lily), Greg (Stephanie), daughter, Kathy (Dan) Engstrom, along with 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
A family Celebration of Life will be held on Betty’s 100th birthday in May. Private burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.
Memorials are preferred to Kahler School of Nursing Alumni Association and Park Nicollet Hospice.
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Some of my fondest memories are days at the parades! I adored your mom and dad. It’s hard to reconcile the loss of our loved ones and all the grand and wonderful times we shared. I pray you will be blessed by your treasured memories.
Condolences from the Johannson family.
We recall Mrs. Talmo as the most special and friendly lady. We all learned to skate and play hockey at “Talmo Field” - in the Talmo backyard park.
There was always a friendly face and a glass of water for all the kids on the rink.
Our Prayers and Blessings.
I was so sorry to see the passing of your mom. We have so many great memories all of them usually involve hockey and fondly Talmo field behind your house. She always kept the watchful eye on all of us, especially when she knew it was way too cold for us to be out there for over two hours.
Heaven is getting quite the line up of wonderful parents who guided all of us through life.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Much love coming your way.
Judy
We My parents (Dale and Kay Pearson) send out deepest thoughts and prayers to the Talmo family.
We talk about the Drum corps, all the parades, and the fun we had. Betty always had the best smile along with a warm hand to hold when needed.
My mother loved the coffee lunches the girls had at Grandma's kitchen once a month.
At Zumbro Church Betty always sat in the same place, you could always get a great good morning from her.
God Bless.
Liz Schinigoi, Kay and Dale Pearson
Dear Talmo family,
I send my sincerest sympathy to all of you for the loss of your Mom.
I have many fond memories of your Mom as well as your Dad. Your Mom always had a smile, had the ability to exhibit her warmth and kindness, and was a great friend to my mom. I'm sure you will miss her very much.
Hope peace is in your hearts as your Mom was blessed with many years here on earth. I'm sure she is with your dad now.
Sincerely,
Shelly
Kathy I’m sorry about the loss of your Mom. She was a beautiful woman. I’m sure you have many happy memories to hold in your heart
Kathy I’m sorry about the loss of your Mom. What a beautiful woman she was. I’m sure you have many happy memories
Betty was a good friend and neighbor to us for a long time. She always had a smile on her face and was such a nice person. We had coffee together many times. Her son, Gregg and our daughter Kris were the same age. I know that she will be deeply missed.
Wonderful lady and family...she made everyone she touched a better person.
Neither age nor circumstance can lessen the pain of losing your parent- may your memories of time with your Mom bring you comfort and peace.
Sharon Hain Scudamore
My deepest condolences to the Talmo families, Betty was like our second mother in the old neighborhood, again my deepest sympathies and she will be missed.