Marian Gladys Keefe

Marian Gladys Keefe, 84 of Rochester passed away on October 26, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital. She was born on February 28, 1936 in Minneapolis to Clarence and Doris (Nelson) Burquist. Marian graduated from Minneapolis Central High School. She worked various jobs over the years and retired from Mayo Clinic dental department. She enjoyed spending time with her family and family was her priority. Grandchildren lovingly called her Grandma Sunshine. Church was very important to her. She liked spending time with the County Club Manor Ladies, playing cards, attending swim classes, going to garage sales and reading. Survivors include her five children, Mike (Barb) Keefe of Shell Lake, WI, Julie (Steve) Kelly of Weslaco, TX, Rich Keefe of Warsaw, MN, Barb (Dale Christopherson) Keefe of Ostrander, MN and Lynn (Richard) Beckard of Kasson, MN; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Dick and one sister, Jean. Funeral services will at 11:00am on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Rochester Covenant Church in Rochester. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Oakwood East Cemetery. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Keefe family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com