Jean Mary Chelenza Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 11, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Jean Mary Chelenza of Rochester, Minnesota. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean Mary Chelenza to show support.
As Jean Mary departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jean Mary may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jean Mary leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Patzner and Frances Patzner (Mrozek); her husband Duane Chelenza; and her siblings, Joyce Clemens, Rita Ristau and Gerald Patzner.
She is survived by: her son Brian Chelenza (Lori) of Oklahoma City, OK; her grandson Gabriel Chelenza of Oklahoma City, OK; and her sisters, Marilyn Shea and Geraldine Holzer. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
