Jane Mary Toddie, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus at the age of 89, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.

Jane was born on August 26, 1934 in Hastings, MN, to Michael and Berdina Rother. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1952, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Saint Teresa in Winona, MN in 1956, and earned her Masters in Healthcare Administration from University of St. Francis, Joliet IL in 1988. She married Robert E. Toddie on July 28, 1956 in Hastings MN. Other than a short stint in California, Jane and Bob lived in Rochester in their Kutzky Park home since 1959.

Jane worked from 1958-1995 at Saint Marys Hospital/Mayo Clinic. She was the Director of the Saint Marys School of Practical Nursing for over 20 years until the school closed in 1995. Her students were all special to her and the skilled nurses she helped produce and inspire are one of her legacies.

Jane lived a life filled with love, faith, humor, and unwavering strength. A faithful member of St Pius X Church for over 66 years, she was known for her warm smile and quick wit leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met. She was an avid golf and tennis player and loved her Minnesota sports teams.

Throughout her life, Jane was a devoted mother, pouring her heart and soul into raising her children with boundless love, direction, and encouragement. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest source of pride and joy. She imparted in them the love of animals, travel, and learning.

Jane will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy of love, compassion, and strength will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

She is survived by her soulmate of over 70 years, Robert (Bob) Toddie; children Terese (Randy) Horlocker, MD, Jay (Marlys) Toddie, Lynn (James) Splittstoesser, PhD, Laura (Rodney) Spading, DVM; grandchildren Mark (Ashley) Horlocker, Sister Agnes Horlocker, Thomas Splittstoesser, Justin Toddie, Daniel Splittstoesser and Jane Spading; great grandchildren Brynlee and Branston Horlocker. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters Evelyn Rother, Donald Rother, Florian Rother, Harold Rother and Elizabeth McCoy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 15 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rochester, MN, Fr Jim Starasinich officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at The River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Jane loved flowers, lots of them. Memorials can be sent to the Mayo Clinic Poverello Fund .