Kathryn Roeder
Wednesday, March 26, 1930
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday September 21, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Wednesday September 21, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Wednesday, March 26, 1930
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Age:
86 years old
Wednesday, March 26, 1930
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Age:
86 years old
Kathryn Roeder
Kathryn (Kathy) Roeder of Rochester passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa where she had recently moved from her home in Rochester.
Kathryn Jean Kennedy was born March 26, 1930, in Rochester to John and Ethel Kennedy. She married Walter (Dex) Roeder on November 4, 1952 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. Dex passed away April 7, 1991.
Kathy is survived by her two children, Greg J. Roeder of Rochester and Kim J. Roeder- Englund (Steve) of Rochester; her four grandchildren, Bjorn Englund of Winona, Caitlin Roeder of Rochester, Patrick Roeder of Rochester and Breanna Englund of Woodbury; her sisters, Gerry Lunzer of St. Paul, Valerie Martin of South Bend, Indiana, and one bother, John Kennedy of Mesa, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ethel Kennedy, and her husband Dex Roeder.
Kathy graduated from Lourdes High School in 1948. She worked in retail at the Casual Shop for many years. Most recently, Kathy was employed as manager of Hanny’s women’s wear, until retiring in 2011, after 29 years of service.
Kathy was passionate about her grandchildren; she attended various activities at their schools, churches and sporting events; when Kathy had free time she enjoyed spending time in her back yard garden, that flourished under her green thumb; Kathy also enjoyed to dress up for any occasion and enjoyed fashionable clothing.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September, 21 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral in the chapel. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to Patty Elwood Center at 21668 80th Street Cresco, Iowa 52136.
Condolences
The family of Kathryn Roeder has received the following condolences.
Kim and Greg,
Sorry to hear about your Mom. It has been a long time but I remember our families use to hang out quite a bit back in the day. Your Mom and Dad were actually the God Parents for my youngest brother James Dexter. It was always a pleasure to see your Mom at Hanny's. She was always dressed to the "T's" and very friendly. My thought and prayers are with both.
Willie Wenzel
Dear Greg, Kim and families,
Caring thoughts and sincere sympathy are with you in the loss of your lovely, gracious mother, Kathy. We're so sorry. We knew Kathy from the Casual Shop where Jerry's mother, Catherine also worked. They were great friends and shared the camaraderie of work and family experiences. She was fun to visit with at Hanny's, always sparkling with interest in others. As you mourn her loss may you find comfort in many happy memories filled with love. We remember her with deep affection. In sympathy, Pat and Jerry
John,
So sorry to read of Kathy's passing. She always had time to visit when I would run into her. She was a good friend of my sister Joan. my prayers are wirh you & her family
Helen Gathje
I knew your mom from Hanny's. She was a kind person with a sense of humor and style.
She always had time to chat a bit. Blessings and hugs to your family.
Gregg Roeer,
Middy and Don wish to convey their prayers and sympathy to you and family at the passing of your mother. Her life profile listed in the Post Bulletin is very impressive and indicates you had a very good mother.
Sincerely.
Don & Middy
Greg and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your Mom. She lived a great life and raised a wonderful family. I hope you will be able to focus on the many years of good health and great times with her, times you will always treasure.
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy.
I worked with Kathy for quite a number of years at Hanny's. She taught me a lot about retail, fashion and customer service. She was a fashion diva that is for sure.
We became good friends.
Maybe you remember me....I have met both of you Gregg and Kim on several occasions and your kids when they were so young. She talked about her family a lot.
Kim, you will remember me when I say.... Sally Spicer is my cousin!
I would sure like to be part of her celebration of life Wednesday, but believe it or not I have a family funeral at the same time.
Again, my sincere sympathy to all of you, I know she will be missed but the loving happy memories will stay with you forever.
Cheryl Boyum
Sorry to hear about your mom.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
JoAnn Eidem