Barbara Jane Dockendorf Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Jane Dockendorf in Rochester, Minnesota, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, who passed away on September 4, 2025 at the age of 63. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Barbara Jane's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank and Agnes; and her sister Wanda Sorvala. She is survived by: her husband Lyle; her children, Kevin and Maria; and her sister Bonnie Bleess. She is also survived by seven nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 15th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Church of Nativity of Mary (9900 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420). A burial was held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM at the Bloomington Cemetery (10340 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55420).
Memorials may be made to any pro-life organization.
