"To all of you I am sorry about Marie's passing, I was on vacation when it happened and was just reading the email from Rosie when the reception was going on. Please except my condolences and know that now she is with all of our dear family who has passed before her. My heart and prayers go out to all of you."
In loving memory of
Marie Helen Fanning
January 20, 2020
Marie H. Fanning- Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer.
Born October 4th, 1931 in Rochester, MN; her passion for gardening and weekends at the cabin were second only to her love for family, evident in every kind word and gesture. Whether trying a new recipe in the kitchen, hanging a feeder for her favorite songbirds, or stitching together the next quilt for the grandkids, there was love in everything she touched. Her family will certainly miss the long visits, great conversation, delicious Christmas cookies and sharing a cold libation. Marie H. Fanning- A green thumb and a golden heart.
Marie is survived by her 5 children Mandy Boardman (Gary), Scott Fanning (Jeanne), Kim Fanning (Jovie), Todd Fanning (Lisa), Becky Grant (Rick), 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and sister Isabelle McKnight.
Preceded in death by her husband Robert S. Fanning, twin sister Mary Paxton and 10 other siblings.
Visitation will be held Thursday January 23rd from 5-7pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24th at 11am with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
There will be a reception following services on Friday at 1pm Rochester VFW Post 1215.
Memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Hospice with a special thank you to Johanne Bates & Hospice staff.
Tributes
"Becky, my thoughts and prayers are with your mother, you and all of your family at this time. What a blessing it is to have so many lovely memories of her and her kindnesses! - MGM "
"Mandy...I'm so sorry to see that your Mama has passed. I remember the great talks and laughs that we shared about our mothers...I'm thinking about you and your siblings. Hugs to all of you...It's never easy to let our Mother's leave this world...I'm thinking of you...Your Mama got her angel wings.....she is free and happy!"
"Our condolences to Kim and family on the passing of their Mother. Bob Gilgenbach "
"I feel so bad about Marie's passing and thankful that she didn't suffer long. Thoughts and prayers to her family. Jeanne"