Mildred (Nanny) Lance
Saturday, March 16, 1918
Date of Death:
Monday, May 23, 2011
Age:
93 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday May 27, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday May 28, 2011
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday May 28, 2011
Time: 10:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Saturday, March 16, 1918
Date of Death:
Monday, May 23, 2011
Age:
93 years old
Saturday, March 16, 1918
Date of Death:
Monday, May 23, 2011
Age:
93 years old
Mildred (Nanny) Lance
MILDRED (Nanny) LANCE
The funeral Mass for Mildred (Nanny) Lance will be conducted at 10 a.m.
Saturday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. Burial will follow
at Calvary Cemetery.
Mildred, 93, died the evening of May 23rd surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 16, 1918 to Julius and Loretta Gessner and spent her
early years on a dairy farm outside of Theilman, MN with her four sisters
and two brothers. She attended Country School and graduated from McKale
High School in Lake City, MN. She went on to Beauty School and worked as a
beautician at the Kahler Hotel and later worked in Plainview.
Mildred married Leslie Lance on September 26, 1942 in Rochester. They had
eight children: Mary Ann (Dick) Carpenter, Patricia (Joe) Endrizzi, Rita
(Mike) Rounds, Jeanne (Bob) Stoneman, Rose (Austin) Cushman, Ned (Ann)
Lance, Tom (Amy) Lance and Charlie (Debbie) Lance. They were further
blessed with 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, who
affectionately knew her as Nanny. She is survived by a sister, Helen
McGrath and a brother, Alan Gessner.
Throughout her life, in addition to raising eight children, she was
actively involved with her husband in the day-to-day operation of Lance
Plumbing and Heating. She also worked part time at the Rochester Post
Bulletin. Mildred was an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church for
62 years. She spent many years as a member of the Eastwood Ladies Golf
League.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Les, and her beloved daughter, Patty. She will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Francis Catholic Church Endowment Fund.
Condolences
The family of Mildred (Nanny) Lance has received the following condolences.
Rita,
I was saddened to hear that your dear mother passed away. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug and share in your sorrow. You mother was so dear. I have so many memories of wonderful times at your home when we growing up. Please give my condolense to all of your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Julie Armbrust
Our prayers surround you all in this time of grief. What a great lady...she will be sorely missed. God bless sweet Nanny!
Mary Ann,
Sorry to hear about your lovely mother. Your fortunate to have had her this long and to have a close family.
I have pleasant thought of both your parents.
Thinking of you,
Love Carol
She made the most wonderful pies and breads, and well....just about everything. Tom and I send our condolences to all the Lance family.
Mildred was a lovely woman. We enjoyed meeting her at Adam and Angela's wedding. We extend our sympathy to the entire Endrizzi family. Ellen and Malcolm Galvin
Sad news. Mildred was a wonderful lady.
Bob Routier
Your Mother was a beautiful person inside and out and I so admired her! Wish I could be there to give each of you a hug and express my sadness but you are in my prayers, thoughts and love during this difficult time for you.
Penny
i will miss doing mildreds hair, and her sense of humor. i am sorry for your loss. i am in new york this weekend so i unfortunately cannot attend her service, but i will be thinking of you all this weekend. i will give a toast to her at an irish pub in the city. i hope you are all doing well. ,michael
My heart goes out to you at a time like this. I am so sorry to learn of your loss.
Family and Friends of Mrs. Mildred Lance,
My condolences on your loss.
(John 11:25-26) 25 Jesus said to her, "“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. 26 Whoever lives and believes in me will never die."