Mary Ann Novotne

Mary Ann (Heintz) Dawson Novotne, 85, of Rochester, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, in Rochester.

She was born Oct. 9, 1931, at home in Le Sueur, Minn., to Bernard Heintz and Alvina Heintz.

Mary Ann attended school at St. Joseph's School and Franklin Jr. High School in Minneapolis. She lived in the Southwest United States for several years, returning to Minnesota in 1957, first to Minneapolis and subsequently to Rochester in the mid 1960s.

She was known for her handcrafts: sewing, knitting, counted cross stitch, crocheting and making tatted lace. She entered many of her projects in the Olmsted County Fair, winning many ribbons, and also knitted caps for newborn babies in the NICU. She raised a garden and canned vegetables for many years. In retirement, she enjoyed camping at Whippoorwill, and at Alamo, Texas, during the winters.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Marv Novotne. As well, she is survived by her sisters, Patricia Wall and Marilyn Johnson. She is also survived by her children, Theresa (Richard) Lund, Richard Dawson, Patt (Dan), Bruce (Polly) Novotne, Thomas (Mary) Dawson, and Kevin (Wendy Williams) Dawson. Additionally, she is survived by 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Steven. 

A funeral service for Mary Ann will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Martha Hendricks officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service with burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Lunch at Macken Funeral Home will follow the graveside service.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.