"Sincere sympathy to Jerry ?Kitt? and the entire family. Scott Nelson"
In loving memory of
Marjean C. Kittleson
November 10, 1935 - August 13, 2020
Marjean Kittleson, beloved wife, mother, grandma and GiGi passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 84.
Marjean Cleone Waldron was born November 10, 1935 in Austin, MN. She married Jerry Kittleson on September 4, 1954 at St. Olaf Church in Austin, MN. Together the couple had, Brad Kittleson of Rochester, MN, Scott (Jane) Kittleson of LaGrange, KY and Randy (Tammy) Kittleson of Hayward, WI; and one daughter, Karin Berg of Rochester, MN; 10 grandchildren, Jeremy Kittleson, Ben (Marissa) Kittleson, Chris (Liz) Kittleson, Corey (Elizabeth) Kittleson, Kyle (Wendy) Kittleson, Jacob (Lisa) Berg, Tara Kittleson, Lindsey (Tony) Peck, Callie (Brandon) Durham and Amanda (Will) Fredricksen; 10 great grandchildren, Logan and Colton Spratte, Beckham, Brooklyn and Weston Durham, Grayson and Caleb Fredricksen and Brayden and Leighton Peck and Tucker Kittleson; 1 sister, Dellene (Richard) Anderson Cummings and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Cyle Waldron; 2 granddaughters, Breanna Berg and Krista Koblitz and her son-in-law, Bradley Berg.
Marjean enjoyed gardening, decorating, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.
The family would like to thank Mayo Clinic for the special care they had given her throughout the years. A special thanks to Jean Wagner for the loving and tender care she gave her and a thank you to Season's Hospice for the special care she got the last 6 days of her life. She even put up with Jerry's officiating for 44 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Season's Hospice in Rochester, MN.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Bethel Lutheran Church (810 3rd Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904) with the Reverend Dr. Norman Wahl officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901) and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Interment will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Social distancing and masks will be required for all services.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes is honored to be assisting the Kittleson family. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
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"Jerry and Family, Pat and I were sad to hear that Marjean passed. She will be missed by many. We will be thinking of you and wish you well. As you requested we will be sending a offering to Season Hospice. "
"Robert " Bob" and Judy Adams here, Jerry and family it is sad f0r me to see the passing of such an important and lovely person. Jerry I am certain you still remember some of our great memories at IBM--when we were busy -trying to keep up. We have lost a lot of close friends in the last few years. MARJEAN--IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND AT REST. GOD REST HER SOUL. HER MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US "
"I have so many fun memories of Marjean from back in our high school days she was a special friend for so many years. Thinking of all of you at this very sad time."
"I have so many fun memories of Marjean from back in our high school days she was a special friend for so many years. Thinking of all of you at this very sad time."
"So sorry to hear of your loss! Marjean was so special. She will be missed!!"