Katherine Tanner Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Katherine Tanner of Rochester, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Katherine left this world on August 22, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Katherine Tanner or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though Katherine has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Aloys Poncinie and Mary Poncinie (Gibbons); her husband Bill Tanner; her siblings, Allan Poncinie, Larry Poncinie, Dick Poncinie and Mary LaPato; and her grandson James Barker.
She is survived by: her children, Julie Austin (Jeff), Michele Barker and David Van Eycke; and her sister Joan LaPato. She is also survived by five grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
