Kathleen M. Zahradnik, 79, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester surrounded by her family.

Kathleen Marie Eagen was born on Sept. 14, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, to John and Catherine (Lickteig) Eagen. She attended Austin Catholic School and graduated from Austin High School. Kathleen graduated from Rochester Community College with her associate’s degree in liberal arts. She worked at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester as a secretary for many years until her retirement. Kathleen loved reading, bird watching and walking the outdoors, especially around Silver Lake. She enjoyed her independence and going on road trips with her dog. She enjoyed babysitting and spending time with her family and friends.

Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Bruce) Eckloff of Oronoco, Minnesota; grandchildren, Joseph Zahradnik, Heather Eckloff and Lindsey (Josh) Grudem; great-grandson, Percy Grudem; and brother, William Eagen of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her sons, Michael and Thomas Zahradnik.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place, NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. There will be a spring burial in Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Arrangements are with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. To share a special memory, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.