The funeral for Marian E. Hanenberger will be at 11:00AM, Monday, March 24, 2014 at Peace United Church with the Pastor Paul Bauch officiating.  Visitation will be from 4:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday, March 23, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral at the church on Monday.  Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Marian Hanenberger, 85, of Rochester, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8 ^th , where she has resided since January.

Marian Elaine Matz was born on July 14, 1928 in rural Waseca to Anthony and Elaine (Lechner) Matz.  She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Waseca High School.  On May 10, 1949 she married Raymond Hanenberger in Rochester.  Mr. Hanenberger passed away December 27, 2000.

Marian was a homemaker and enjoyed bingo, playing cards, reading and gardening.  She was an active member and volunteer of Peace United Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Louie) Anderson and Beverly (Nick) Moravec both of Rochester; one son, Daniel (Cathi) Hanenberger of Wabasha; 10 grandchildren, Nicole (Frank), Michele, Sandra, Megan, Emily, Tara, Jason, Sarah, Sara and Kelsey and also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.  In addition, one brother John Matz of Waseca survives.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Samaritan Bethany Home on 8 ^th for the loving care given to Marian.