A memorial Mass for Anita Noska will be held at 11:30am Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Resurrection Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating.  Visitation will be from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.  Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Browerville, Minnesota.

Anita Louise Noska, 50 of Rochester died peacefully Sunday, January 4, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

Anita was born on July 21, 1964 to Alois and Rose (Geers) Stommes in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.  She graduated from Browerville High School in 1982. She received her nursing degree in Fargo, ND, and was a registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital for 28 years.

She is survived by 4 children; Vanessa (Billy) Austin of Oronoco, Glenna Noska, Hilary Noska and Noah Noska all of Rochester; her father, Al Stommes of Cold Spring; 5 siblings; Peggy (Jerry) Losinski of New Ulm, Cathy (John) Clapp of Edinburg, ND, Ken (Mary) Stommes of Cold Spring, Wally (Diane) Stommes of Fergus Falls and David Stommes of Cold Spring.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Stommes and daughter Tamara Renee Noska.

Anita was very creative and loved to draw and paint. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors, and was an avid bird watcher. She loved to read and enjoyed listening to music. She was a very loving and compassionate person and was always willing to help those in need. She will live on in our hearts forever.

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