Geraldine Marie “Gerry” McConnell
Friday, May 7, 1920
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Age:
92 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday July 26, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday July 27, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Friday July 27, 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Friday, May 7, 1920
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Age:
92 years old
Friday, May 7, 1920
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Age:
92 years old
Geraldine Marie “Gerry” McConnell
The funeral Mass for Geraldine Marie “Gerry” McConnell will be 11:00 a.m. Friday July 27, 2012 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with Rev. James Russell officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Mrs. McConnell, 92 of Rochester, died of natural causes Tuesday at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Gerry was born May 7, 1920 in Montrose, South Dakota, to Carl and Elsie (Larson) Helgerson. She married William James McConnell on May 1, 1940. Mr. McConnell passed away on May 28, 1980. She retired from Saint Marys Hospital as director of Marion Hall Nursing Residence.
Geraldine was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crafting, and music. Preparing large holiday meals were her specialty as well as for family gatherings. She enjoyed sharing memories and telling the stories of her life, especially her Norwegian heritage. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, St. John’s Alter Society, and The American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include; Michael (Susan) of Oronoco, William (Linda) of Rochester, Patrick (Dorothy) of Rochester and Jeanne (William) of Bastrop, Texas; her grandchildren Teresa, Jon, Tim, Dan, Ruth Ann, Mike, and Molly Chaney. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, two brothers, Arnold Helgerson of Albert lea, and Orville (Doretta) Helgerson of Sioux Falls, SD as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, daughter Patricia Ann, and four brothers, Bud, William, Fred, Dude, and two sisters Vera and Jean.
Memorials are preferred to St. John’s Catholic Church or Madonna Towers Nursing Home Chapel.
Condolences
The family of Geraldine Marie “Gerry” McConnell has received the following condolences.
For a time, Gerry was my mother, friend, and counselor, she endeared herself to me. She will always be in my heart, thank GOD for her, I love her.
To my dear freind Jeanne and her family,
My deepest sympathies to you all for the loss of your mother. I feel like I have known her just through my freindship wiht Jeanne.
Sincerely,
Stacy Neef
Bastrop Texas
JEANNE, MIKE,BILL,PAT AND FAMILIES, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.YOUR MOM WAS SO GOOD TO ME WHILE I LIVED IN MARION HALL, IT MADE LIFE EASIER! ALWAYS SO SWEET WHEN I WOULD GET TOGETHER WITH JEANNE TOO! JEANNE, WE WILL GET TOGETHER AND REMEMBER THOSE GOOD TIMES! LOVE YOU, DEB
Pat & Dorothy, our condolences for your loss of such a great mother and sweet lady. A couple of thoughts if I may, when we were young, your mother cooking some fresh donuts for all, and going to Marion Hall to pick up my future wife (Terri), she would always greet me so cheefully, and say Mr. Murphy who are you here to see, even though she had already sent through the page for Terri. We will be thinking of all you, and saying prayers for your mom...we are back in Florida and it was great to see you two while we were in Rochester, Love, Mark and Terri Murphy
Peace be with the family during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers! May you find peace at this difficult time. She's an amazing lady! We love you!
We extend our sympathy to the McConnell family for the loss of a very special loved one. Gerry lived a long life touching the lives of so many. She lives on in the memories of her friends and family. She is with God now.
My sincerest condolences in your time of loss. Gerry was always an inspriation to me. She lived her life with grace and beauty and an elegant strength. She will be missed. She is surely in heaven now, glad to be returned to the arms of those who have gone before her and to God the Father. God bless.