Kay Patricia "Gramma Kay" Pearson

Kay Patricia Pearson (Mogen) affectionately known as Gramma Kay to all, age 89, of Rochester, MN passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, peacefully at her home.

Kay was born November 14, 1936, in Rochester, MN to Carl and Minnie (Seeverts) Mogen. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1954. Kay married the love of her life, Dale Pearson, on October 21, 1955 at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN. The couple spent their 70 years of marriage in Rochester. Together, Kay and Dale owned Quality Printing in Rochester, MN. Kay ended her career at Mayo Clinic in Radiology.

Kay and Dale traveled the country and world together. She loved music, dancing, and the piano. She was active in the Elks and DOES. Kay loved socializing and enjoyed outdoor activities like golf and bird watching. She baked the best cookies and pumpkin bread. Kay always had a kind word or compliment for everyone she encountered. Kay was deeply proud of her Norwegian roots. Each year, she faithfully led the family in the tradition of making lefse, ensuring that her heritage and recipes were passed down to the next generations

Kay is survived by her husband, Dale Pearson; her daughters, Elizabeth (James) Schinigoi and Julieann (Dan) McGinn; five grandchildren, Dawn Coughlin, Amber (Youness) Bojji, Hope (Cristian) Martinez, Johnathan (Suzette) Schinigoi, and Martinique (William) McGinn-Thomas; eleven great-grandchildren and three great, great-grandchildren. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026 at The River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12 th St. SE, Rochester, MN Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service. Pastor Tim Rotman will be officiating with burial at Oakwood East Cemetery. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.mackenfuneralhome.com