Patricia Frances (Melvin) Hall
Monday, December 10, 1934
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Age:
89 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday October 01, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Prayer Service: 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Mass of Christian Burial
Date: Wednesday October 02, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: St. Joachim Parish [ view map ]
Burial
Location: St. Joachim's Cemetery [ view map ]
Monday, December 10, 1934
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Age:
89 years old
Monday, December 10, 1934
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Age:
89 years old
Patricia Frances (Melvin) Hall
Patricia Frances (Melvin) Hall passed away peacefully to her eternal rest in the early morning of Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.
She was born to Frank and Patricia Melvin of Plainview, MN, on December 10, 1934, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Wabasha. In 1953, she married Aloysius Vernon (Vern) Hall at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Plainview. Pat and Vern lived in southeast Rochester until 1958, when they purchased a farm in rural Byron where they raised fourteen children. She remained on the farm for 61 years. Pat and Vern were devoted members of The Church of Christ the King in Byron. Vern passed away in 1988. Pat was an avid gardener and enjoyed sewing projects. She worked at JCPenney for 33 years before retiring in 2013. She also volunteered at St. Mary’s Hospital gift shop for five years until her health began to decline. Throughout her life, Patricia was devoted to her family, spending much of her time caring for their needs.
She was preceded in death by her husband Vern and her daughter Susan (Robert) Colletti.
Patricia is survived by her thirteen children.
– Debra (Dave) Kremer
– Barbara (Roger) Hall
– Rita (Wayne) Eggenberger
– Daniel (Monica) Hall
– Thomas (Karen) Hall
– Jeannie (Matt) Hanson
– Kathleen (Jeff) Jajowka
– Ann (Joe) Creighton
– Beth (Patrick) Brogan
– Mary Jo Kesti
– Rev. Fr. Timothy Hall
– Christopher (Marcie) Hall
– Teresa (Brian) Thomas
She is also survived by 38 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
Her Wake Service will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Plainview at 10:30AM on Wednesday, October 2, with her son, Fr. Timothy J. Hall, presiding. Burial will be at St Joachim Catholic Cemetery, Plainview, MN. Memorials are preferred to Christ the King Catholic Church of Byron, MN.
Arrangements are being handled through Macken Funeral Home in Rochester and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Patricia Frances (Melvin) Hall has received the following condolences.
Hall Family,
Sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Rita. My sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mom. May the Lord bless her with eternal joy in His presence. I also pray for His grace of consolation and hope to your family.
Fr Hall,
Thinking, praying for you & Hall family as you process your mother’s passing. Enjoy God’s Embrace
Sandy Molenda
We are sorry for your loss. It’s never easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rita and members of the Hall family,
Expressing deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. The obituary was lovely. I’m sorry I won’t be able attend the visitation or service, but know you are in my thoughts.
What a beautiful life your Mother had! A large family to carry on the legacy of your mom & dad’s life together. A gift to God with a son who devoted his life as a diocesan priest that our St. James parish is blessed with! God bless your family & may Patricia finally rest in peace.
Barb and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. From the stories that Barb has shared she sounds like she was a wonderful strong woman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Skime