Mildred P. Christopherson
Monday, November 17, 1919
Date of Death:
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Age:
96 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2016
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday April 20, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Wednesday April 20, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Monday, November 17, 1919
Date of Death:
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Age:
96 years old
Monday, November 17, 1919
Date of Death:
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Age:
96 years old
Mildred P. Christopherson
Mildred P. Christopherson, age 96, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth.
She was born November 17, 1919 in Rural Olmsted County. She worked at Waters Instruments for 28 years and also worked at Mayo Clinic. Mildred was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. She was a very devoted helper when anyone was in need of help. Mildred loved gardening, sewing, baking, jelly and jam making, and bowling with senior citizens. She loved chocolate. She also enjoyed her beautiful groomed lawn and keeping her home and property immaculate. She loved emailing and being on the computer. Mildred married Harold A. Christopherson on September 17, 1939 he passed away on January 3, 1970.
Survivors include two sons; Gary from Eyota and Lee (Mary Jane) from Chatfield, one daughter; Brenda Christopherson from Shakopee, MN. She is also survived by four grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sisters; Gladys Larson of Plainview, MN, Betty Pyfferoen of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters and five brothers.
The funeral service for Mildred with be at 11:00am, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Norman Wahl officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Mildred P. Christopherson has received the following condolences.
We pray for peace and confidence for all of Millie's family and relatives. Our lives were made better by having Millie as a neighbor, news source, historian, sharp wit, and maker of the best pies around! We have missed her presence on the farm, but now must adjust to missing her presence on this earth. We look forward to the future when we will again be able to visit and enjoy each other's company in perfect health and wholeness.
God's blessings upon you all,
Wes and Gloria Petersen
At this time of sorrow, may you find comfort in your memories.
Mitch Anderson
John Whelan
Milly will always be in my heart and mind. She was one very strong willed special lady. I worked with her at Waters, and became friends from my first day of work. She will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Milly.