Barbara Jean Chapman, 71, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, May 1st, 2020 at her home after a short illness.

Barb was born January 24th, 1949 in Chatfield, MN to Anthony and Eleanor (Perry) Brogan.  She graduated from Chatfield High School and immediately started her career at Mayo Clinic. Barb lived in Chatfield for many years before moving to Rochester where she resided until her death.

Barb retired after 44+ years at Mayo in the Otorhinolaryngology Department or ENT, where she was an Education Program Coordinator within the Residency Program.  She touched many lives and made such good friends that she cherished. Barb had a love for travel and was always planning her next adventure.  She loved a glass of wine with friends if not a standing lunch or coffee date. After her retirement in 2017 if she wasn't planning a trip, she enjoyed volunteering with several agencies including Channel One. She was an active member at St Pius X Catholic Church where she enjoyed being an usher.

Barb is survived by her only daughter, Sara Lynn Stebbins and son-in-law, Jason of Stewartville; her 3 beloved grandchildren, Nicholas (Kaity Armstrong) of Roseville, MN, and Ellie and Logan at home; sisters, Colleen (Larry) Putnam of Pillager, Mary (Steve) Horsman of Chatfield; brothers, Jerry (Jane) Brogan of Grand Meadow, James (Kerryn) Brogan, Keith (Carol) Brogan; and sister in law, Sharon Brogan all of Chatfield, MN. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, great niece and nephews and many friends. Barb was lucky enough to have a friendship with her son-in-law's mother Peggy Stebbins who helped care for Barb in her final days along with family and the Mayo Hospice team.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; brothers, Pat and Robert Brogan; and sister in law, Joyce Brogan.

A private family service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield, MN.  A Celebration of Life service, for the public, will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers Barb has requested donations to Channel One Food Shelf in Rochester.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com