Mary Ann Feeley of Rochester died peacefully and happily surrounded by family and friends at Seasons Hospice on Feb. 18, 2012. A native of Austin, Minn., Mary is survived by her brother Joseph Feeley of Austin; she was the daughter of deceased Marie and Charles Feeley, and sister of deceased Lawrence.

A former Sister of Saint Benedict (St. Joseph, Minn.), Mary gave her life to ministry in education, social justice, and health care. Mary directed Campus Ministry at Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Ind., and Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. She made a transition to hospital chaplaincy through the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wis. For 10 years, Mary served as a hospital chaplain at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where she provided ministry to those with cancer, including those who suffered from the disease she shared, multiple myeloma. Throughout her life, Mary has been well known for her compassion, sense of humor, writing, love of cooking , cats, the Green Bay Packers, and most recently the Minnesota Twins. Personally and financially, Mary supported generously efforts to promote justice and equality, particularly the equality of women and relief for the oppressed. Among Mary’s favorite charities are The Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, Paws and Claws Humane Society, and Maryknoll Lay Associates.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Mary Feeley on Tuesday, Feb. 21st, in the River Park Chapel at Maken Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service. Donations in the name of Mary Feeley can be made to her favorite charities. Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.