Mary E. Arendt
Sunday, March 18, 1928
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Age:
95 years old
Sunday, March 18, 1928
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Age:
95 years old
Sunday, March 18, 1928
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Age:
95 years old
Mary E. Arendt
Mary Ellen was born on March 18, 1928, in Rochester, MN to Joseph “Frank” and Margaret (O’Connell) Manahan. She grew up in rural Chatfield, MN and graduated from Chatfield High School. After graduation she worked at Methodist Hospital.
She married Ervin Arendt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. After marriage, they settled briefly in Mazeppa, MN before moving to Rochester where they raised their four children.
Mary Ellen and Ervin were proud members of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mary Ellen spent most of her career working at St. Mary’s hospital. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers. She was a proud member of the St. Raphael’s woman’s group at St. Pius. She led their annual Poinsettia sale and volunteered at many funeral lunches. One of her favorite past times was breakfast at Charlie’s Eatery after Sunday morning mass.
Mary Ellen is survived by her daughters Peggy Stebbins and Cheryl Hanenberger, both of Rochester; sons Joe (Bonnie) Arendt of Rochester and Chris of Tampa FL; grandchildren Eric Stebbins, Jason (Sara) Stebbins, Krista (Ben Storing) Teske, Tim (Tia) Hanenberger, Dalton Hanenberger, Brennan (Sarah) Arendt, Cate (Dylan) Livingston and Anna Arendt; Great Grandchildren Nick (Kaity) Stebbins, Logan Stebbins, Ellie Stebbins, Hayden Teske, Harper Storing, Hudson Storing; and Sister-in-Law Marjorie Manahan.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers (Joseph, Leo, Edward), Sons-in-Law Larry Stebbins and Donald Hanenberger and great granddaughter Samantha Stebbins. The Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25th, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Fr. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield, MN.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Mary E. Arendt has received the following condolences.
I just saw in the Chatfield paper that Mary Ellen had died. I'm so very sorry! That said, I know she is happy in heaven with Ervin, her family and friends that are already there. I would see her at Chase events and more recently, we stopped by and visited after a funeral in Eyota. She was so kind and so nice....a treasure. I know she and Marie were lifelong friends. It is sad losing these connections to our past, but she is at peace. Love and hugs to all from Pat and from me.
My sympathy to you all. I’ve known Mary for many years from working at St Marys and after at our “old “smh people’sChristmas party and summer picnic. She was a very sweet lady and always enjoyed a chat to catch up. I am sure she is in God’s loving arms now. Peace to all of her family
Peggy, Arlya told me of your Mom's death. (She brings me Communion and helps keep me up on St Pius)
You have my prayers for all the family. She truly was a special lady!.=
I don't know if you remember me, but we went to school together ...back in the day.
Nancy Keehn Silvernail
To the family of May Arendt:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of your Mother. I hadnt seen your mom for some time then I got to see her for her 95th birthday which I enjoyed talking to her and also you, Peggy. She was a lovely lady with a big smile always.
Irene Herzog
Oh my goodness, we were so happy to see her at church, unfortunately we didn't know until we read Saturday's paper at about 11: 45. Our hearts are breaking with you but hers is very happy right now. My memory will be her remembering who we were and giving us that grat big smile. We'll jeep you and her in our prayers. Take care, Tha Hoisingtons
Thoughts and prayers to the family of Mary Ellen. I remember her as a kind, sweet person and she will be missed at the family gatherings. What a wonderful long life. Peace, Dawn and Dan Norris
Dear family, I was saddened to hear about Mary. I worked with her at St Mary's for years. Was a special lady to me. Always thought about her and thought about calling her at times. I remembered her birthday, but I am to late. My sympathy to you all. Will hold Mary in my heart. Love Peggy Schmidt
i used to work with Mary at st. marys hospital. she was the kindest lady i ever met.
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So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Karen (Jones) Connelly
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Karen (Jones) Connelly
Peggy, Cheryl, Joe, Chris and family -
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom - she's with your Dad now. Lots of memories of our childhood on 7th Avenue, and your parents are part of a lot of them! You're in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and his family during time.
Cheryl, Joe, Chris, and Peggy --
How stunned I was to see that your mom is gone. And so quickly after your dad last fall. Hold tight to the memories of better days as you gather to celebrate Mary's life on earth.
Your 7th Avenue neighbor, Barb
She was a wonderful lady.
Mary Arendt family, so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mary at Saint Mary's for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.