Therese Joslin

Therese M. Joslin, age 85, of Rochester died on Friday, October 21, 2016, at her home. The burial will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 28, 2016, in St. Mary of The Lake Cemetery in Lake City, Minnesota. Therese Magdlene Klennert was born on June 17, 1931, in Lake City, Minnesota to Frank and Regina (Laqua) Klennert. She attended Lake City Schools and later moved to Rochester. In 1950, Therese began working at St. Marys Hospital in the laundry department, where she worked for over 42 years. On October 29, 1953, she married James T. Joslin. In 1992, Therese retired from the Mayo Clinic. She enjoyed gardening and motorcycling. Therese was a member of the Motor Maids Motorcycle Club which took her to places including Wyoming, Colorado and South Dakota. She was passionate for horses and dogs. She especially loved her family, her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Therese is survived by her daughter, Cindy Pendergraft of Apex, N.C.; sons, James (Robin) of Dodge Center, John (Becky) of Byron and Greg Joslin of Putnam, CT; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Therese was preceded in death by her husband, James who died June of 1967; brothers, John, Mike and Thomas Tom Klennert. Arrangements are with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester MN, 55901. www.ranfranzandvinefh.com