Marion Etta Wallace

Marion Wallace, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020 with her family by her side. Marion was born on September 28, 1932 in Potsdam, MN to Frank and Lydia (Hoenk) Cordes. She spent her first six years of school at a country school, then moved to Rochester and graduated from Rochester High in 1950. She married Kenneth "Tea" Wallace on August 12, 1952. Marion was employed at Mayo Clinic and retired in 1994. She was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary. Marion enjoyed helping where she could, shopping, going to the casino, dancing, listening to country music especially Charley Pride. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends, her family, her grandchildren, and her faithful dog Cooper. Marion is survived by her daughters, Becky (Jim) Lowrie of Rochester; and Lori (Larry) Nierman of Rochester; grandchildren Tony (Katina) Nierman of Rochester and Trista Nierman of Hayfield; step grandchildren Briana Brewington of Rochester; and Alicia Pursell of St Paul, MN; two step great-grandchildren Fiona and Kiera of St. Paul, MN; one great-granddaughter Kynlee of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews. Marion is proceeded in death by her husband Kenneth, her parents, and two sisters Beata and Lois. A special thank you to the staff at Arbor Terrace of Rochester, the Plummer Home of Byron, St. Croix Hospice, Dr. Rachel Havyer and Lexie Biederman for the terrific care given to Marion. Also, thank you to Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home for helping us through this difficult time. A memorial service for Marion will be held Saturday August 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 222 6th Ave. S.W. Rochester, MN with Pastor Nathaniel Schwartz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Lunch to follow service. Memorials can be made to donor's choice. Due to state guidelines masks are required.