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Kathleen ROONEY Obituary

Age 88 of Afton, MN Passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 17, 2019, after a lengthy struggle with Dementia related causes. Preceded in death by husband John (Bud) Rooney; infant son Joseph Timothy; parents Joseph & Marie Borden; sisters Helen Hudson (Bob), Patricia Dillon (Dick); brothers, Dick Borden (Gloria), Jack & Joe Borden; brother in-law, Arnold Lindberg. Survived by sister Mary Anne Lindberg; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann O'Rourke Borden & Mary Helen Rooney Hormachea; children Mike, Megan, John (Bridget), Dan (Lisa Guyer-Rooney), Maureen (Jim) Detviler, Colleen (Kevin) Powers, and Kitty (Scott) Rogers; grandchildren: Nicholas Rooney, Shannon (Tony) Caswell, Katie (Will) Pilkington, Colin (Nichole) Peltier, Colleen (Charlie) & Conor (Mackenzie) Rooney, Kelsey Rogers, Matthew (Cassie) & Emily Heslin, Kathryn & Thomas Rooney, Alison & Madison Detviler; great grandchildren Declan & Kellen; Ellie, Isla, & Charlotte; Kailyn & Adelyn, plus many nieces, nephews and friends. Beloved daughter, sister, spouse, mother, grandmother & teacher. Kathy attended St. Mark's Catholic School, St. Joseph's Academy & the College of St. Catherine. Kathy taught at Mendota Elementary and was well traveled in her lifetime. Kathy and Bud were passionate supporters of the city of St. Paul, including the Winter Carnival and St. Joseph's Hospital. Special thanks to the Staff at Prelude Homes of Woodbury, Afton Senior Care, Blue Stone Services and St. Croix Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent directly either to charity of choice or the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Mayo Clinics or MN Alzheimer's Association. Visitation on Sunday, March 31 2019 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Willwerscheid Mortuary, 1167 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, and one hour prior to Catholic Mass on Monday at 10:30 am Monday, April 1st. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota. Burial to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Mar. 20 to Mar. 24, 2019.

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Jim & Cathy Toohey

April 1, 2019

Dan and the Rooney family,

Cathy and I are so sorry to hear the news of Kathleen's passing. We have fond memories of her and Bud's visit with us in Heidelberg, Germany. May the lasting memories of her help you through this difficult time. Our prayers are with the Rooney family.

Lynette and Kurt Schuldt

March 30, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Kathleen was such a lovely Lady. She will be greatly missed

March 29, 2019

I have fond memories of the Bordens and their girls, especially when they were getting ready for dates and had only one bathroom. One or another would come next door to our house to use the bathroom to prepare for the evening.

Sometimes in the summer, Mother Marie and one or another of her daughters would come over in their housecoats for coffee. What fun!

We miss you all.

Love from Green Valley AZ,

Joan, one of the twins next door, children of Margie and Ted Nightingale. It was fun growing up Irish.

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Kris Lancaster Smalley

March 25, 2019

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the entire Rooney family. Kathy was such a kind and loving woman. Our family was very lucky to have known her all these years.

March 24, 2019

My sincere condolences to family and friends for your loss. May you cherish the time you spent together and use your memories to comfort each other. May you find comfort and hope in the God's future promises. John 6:40

Paul Taylor

March 24, 2019

My prayers go out to the Rooney family for the loss of your mother.

George and Pinky Schmid

March 24, 2019

A great Timberline neighborhood couple. Kathy taught our kids how to swim and Bud taught our kids how to work. Our sincere condolences to the family. Wish we could make it to the funeral at Saint Peters..

Michael Assad

March 22, 2019

I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers are with you all.

Mike Assad
STMA 66'

Julie Gibbs

March 22, 2019

Bless your heart Kathy! You will always be my friend. Surrounding your family with love. I know everything is beautiful for you now.

March 20, 2019

To the Rooney Family,

I am saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. She has been in my thoughts and prayers over the years since we were last together in 2006. So many memories shared from the days of Mendota Heights pool parties, the boat events, and so many celebrations and dinners at the Afton home.

Sending love and prayers. May the good Lord hold each of you in the palm of His Hand and Dear Kathy into his arms.

Yvonne Lehnen Kenworthy and Paul
Kent, Todd, and Michele Lehnen

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Memorial Events
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Mar

31

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grand Avenue Chapel

1167 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Apr

1

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Peter's Catholic Church

1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, MN

Apr

1

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Peter's Catholic Church

1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, MN

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Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grand Avenue Chapel

1167 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

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