Date of Birth:
Monday, June 15, 1964
Date of Death:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Age:
47 years old

Maureen “Mo” Vokaty

Maureen “Mo” Vokaty of Rochester died Saturday, November 19^th, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous 5 month battle with cancer.

Maureen was born on June 15, 1964 to Cletus and Lorraine (Shimek) Vokaty in Cresco, Iowa.  She grew up in Schley, Iowa, graduated from Crestwood High School in 1982, and obtained a Human Services degree from Ellsworth Community College.  She worked at Fillmore Place in Preston, MN before beginning her career at Mayo Clinic.  She worked in the Blood Donor Center for 16 years and most recently at St. Mary’s hospital as an Anesthesia Tech.

Maureen enjoyed playing softball for many years, camping, cutting wood, and spending time with her family and many friends.

She is survived by her life partner of 24 years, Jenny Bradt; one brother Wayne (Darla) Vokaty of Cresco; two sisters Jillaine (David) Kappes of Cresco and Ruby (Dan) Vandaver of Center Point, IA; two nieces Jesse (Scott) Njus and Courtney Reicks; three nephews Reggie, Sam, and Terry Reicks; a great nephew Chandler Njus.

Also survived by her in-laws; Dorothy Bradt, Roseann (Tim) Bremseth, Linda (Bill) Huntington, Matt (Lisa) Bradt, Keith (Kris) Bradt and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents Cletus and Lorraine.

A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 11 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ with Pastor Paul Bauch officiating.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 5-8 p.m. at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.

On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.