Marcella Marice Bale
Sunday, April 1, 1928
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Age:
92 years old
Burial
Location: East St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery [ view map ]
Notes
A private service for Marcella will be held with her immediate family. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Sunday, April 1, 1928
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Age:
92 years old
Sunday, April 1, 1928
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Age:
92 years old
Marcella Marice Bale
Marcella M. Bale, age 92, of Eyota, MN, formerly of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
She was born April 1, 1928, the daughter of Allen and Leona (O’Brien) Strain in Kalmar Twp., Olmsted County. She was united in marriage to Raymond Bale January 6, 1947 at East St. Olaf Church in Rock Dell, MN. Raymond preceded her in death in 1982. Marcella worked in housekeeping at Mayo Clinic – Methodist Campus for 27 years. She was a member of Rochester Eagles Auxiliary 2228, and Byron American Legion Auxiliary for 28 years, never missing a bake sale. She loved vegetable and flower gardening and canning. She was also a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Byron. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her children: Carol Applen of Eyota, and James (Connie) Bale of Seattle, WA; grandchildren: Henry Bale, Christine Pressnall, and Catherine (Scott) Baker; and five great-grandchildren; siblings: Gerald (Lorraine) Strain of Gilman City, MO, Rollo (Betty) Strain of Rochester, Tom (Mary Jo) Strain of Millville, MN, Rosemary Lutzi of Rochester, Alyce DeYoung of Rochester, and Patricia Molde of Rochester. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; son-in-law, John “Jack” Applen; siblings: Kenneth, Lyle, James, and Joseph Strain, Mary Lou Dilsworth, Mary Strain, three sister-in-laws, and four brother-in-laws.
A private interment will be held at East St. Olaf Cemetery in Rock Dell. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Marcella Marice Bale has received the following condolences.
Sorry to read of the loss of your mother.
Dennis
Sorry to read of the loss of your mother.
Dennis
Carol I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have such fond memories of her when we worked together! Her laugh was the best! Hugs and Prayers to you and your family.
Cindy
My sincere sympathy to Marcella's family. I didn't know her, but she was a first cousin to my mother (Leona Schoonover Renaux) and I heard her talk often about Uncle Allen and Aunt Leona and their family. Blessings to you all. Wendy Renaux Welti
To the family,
I am one of Barney's grand kids (Dean Strain's daughter). Growing up, I specifically remember weddings and family get-together's with "the siblings" that table was full of loud great aunts and uncles! I loved sitting by all of them and listening to them laugh, joke, poke fun at each other and listening to all the stories! Marcella was always a bit quieter but didn't let all the brothers give her too much flack! I remember Marcella's sweet smile, soft voice and kind eyes. My heartfelt condolences to your family.
Alex Hansen
Our deepest sympathies to family & all that knew her. She was a very kind & loving aunt. We will miss her immensely. I fondly remember how yummy her homemade rolls were. She always brought them to grandma Strain's at Christmas time. RIP Marcella.
Cathy & Mark Altwegg
Carol and Jim,
My brothers and sisters and I are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We have many pleasant memories of hers' and your dad's patience with the Joyce kids. My sister, Brenda, and I got to visit with Marcella the summer of 2009 when we visited our old house. Your mom got us our first jobs at Methodist Hospital which started our working years way back in 1968. Keep the memories alive and continue in her ways. Stay well. Roberta (Joyce) Kurth
My sincere condolences to Marcella’s family. I remember her infectious laugh and feisty spirit. She will be missed.
Blessings and fond memories to family.
We loved Marcella very much, she was our next-door neighbor for 33 years. I challenge anyone to find a better person to live next door to. She was giving of her time, her love and her energy. She shared out of her garden with us and she was an angel here on this Earth. With much sympathy,
Colleen and Kevin Wente
My mom Rose Ronnenberg was a good friend of Marcie. Rose passed in 2009. She and Marcie are enjoying each other's company in God's loving arms. Many condolences to the family.
Sandy Erickson and the Ronnenberg families in the Byron area.
So very sorry to hear about Marcella. We always loved running into her. She was so happy, kind and fun.
Our condolences to all. Blessed be her memory.
Kim & Phil