Jane E. Mercer
Saturday, July 6, 1940
Date of Death:
Monday, October 12, 2015
Age:
75 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday October 15, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday October 16, 2015
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Friday October 16, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Saturday, July 6, 1940
Date of Death:
Monday, October 12, 2015
Age:
75 years old
Saturday, July 6, 1940
Date of Death:
Monday, October 12, 2015
Age:
75 years old
Jane E. Mercer
Jane Elaine Mercer of Rochester, died Monday, October 12, 2015 at Shorewood Senior Campus.
Jane was born July 6, 1940 in Rochester, to George and Lula (Young) Pagel. She was raised in Marion. She was involved in 4H as a child and loved raising and showing her Duroc pigs and Holstein cows. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1958. Jane met Gerald Mercer and they were married on November 18, 1961 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. They were married for 44 years. They had two children, Steven and Kay. She was a bank manager for many years.
Jane loved the farm and all the animals. She was a devoted Twins fan and also enjoyed music. She was a lifetime member of Bethel Lutheran Church and a member of the Senior Citizen Center. She was an amazing cook and loved to make her scratch German chocolate cake for her brother Tony. Her hobbies included sewing, quilt making, bowling coach, playing softball, and spending time with and spoiling her three grandchildren, Stephanie, Shelby and Cody.
Jane is survived by her children, Steven H. (Jackie) Mercer of Charles City, IA and Kay M. (Keith) Mahoney of Cannon Falls, MN; three grandchildren, Stephanie and Cody Mercer and Shelby Mahoney; one sister, Marion (Bill) Friedrich of Chatfield, and one brother, Clif (Lea) Pagel of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry; parents; two sisters, Luella Lorch and Viola Noerenberg; and one brother Tony Pagel.
The Funeral Service will be at 11:00AM, Friday, October 16, 2015 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Linda Helberg officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 6:00-8:30PM in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to Jane’s favorite charities. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Jane E. Mercer has received the following condolences.
I was very sorry to have had to miss both the visitation and the funeral for Jane. Sadly, I had a close friend's mother's visitation on Thursday evening and work meetings that I could not rearrange yesterday. Jane served on the Board of Directors at the Rochester Senior Center for many years and served as President. It was a pleasure to have her support and commitment to this organization. She was a wonderful lady. I know we have missed her leadership here at the Senior Center.
My sympathy to the family.
Sally Gallagher
Executive Director, Rochester Senior Center
So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
LeRoy and Mary-Margaret
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother.
Keith and Monica Indykiewicz
To the family of Jane Pagel Mercer: I was so sorry to read of her passing. Many of you don't know me, but Jane and I went to school together
in Marion. We were good friends all those years. I lived up the hill and across the highway from her family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mary Lou (Schmidt) Wille
Steve and Kay
So Sorry to hear about your Dear Mother. She had always done so much for me when I first started banking at Marquette Bank. Good advise, and always a Smile. I'll never forget the times out at your Parents YELLOW house when we were kids! Always good thoughts about the Family. She's in her new home now, at Peace with your Dad and free of anymore suffering. You all are in my Thoughts and in my Prayers. May She Rest in Peace ?? Sincerely, Debbie and Family
Kay, we were deeply saddened by the news of your mothers passing. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family. Big Love Hug Kay we are thinking of you. Dan and Linda Siem
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