Barb Jean

Feind

Barb Jean Feind – Rochester

Barbara Jean Feind, 89 of Rochester, passed away November 11, 2026 at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Barb was born May 26, 1937 in Deer River, MN to Clifford and Sue (Tibbetts) Sjolund. She graduated from Deer River High School in 1955. She was proud to be a graduate of the Kansas City School of Aviation following high school. She met her husband Julius “Sonny” Feind in Duluth, MN and they were married in 1959 in Deer River. They moved to Rochester, MN, where they started their family.

Barb had several jobs in her lifetime including Custer State Park, Ozark Airlines, North Central Airlines, Mayo Clinic, Northwest Bell, Rochester City Hall, Seneca Foods, Rochester Public Schools (cook and crossing guard), and the US Postal Service. The job she enjoyed most was raising her family. She was an avid MN sports fan, bowler, member of the Stewartville American Legion Auxiliary and Rochester Eagles Club. She especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren, whom she was extremely proud of.

Barb is survived by her husband Sonny, her children Sue Feind, Jon (Heather) Feind, and grandchildren Khya and Quinn.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.

The memorial service for Barb will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:00AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service, at the chapel. A reception will follow. Burial will be at the MN State Veteran’s Cemetery, Preston, MN.

A special thank-you is extended to the staff and caregivers at both Season’s Hospice and Mayo Clinic for the exceptional care given to Barb. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com