Loretta F. Gosse née Schad was handed off gently into the loving arms of her late son, John, at Sunrise on Friday, June 22, 2018. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. A memorial gathering will be held 11AM Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Schad Funeral Home, 57 Third St. SW Plainview, MN. Burial to follow at St. Joachim Cemetery, Plainview, MN.
Memorials may be directed to Mayo Clinic, Fairview Hospice, and Wingspan, 30 Plato Blvd East., St. Paul, MN, 55107.
Loretta was born in Rochester, MN on December 4, 1940, to the late Christian and Catherine (Schneider) Schad. She was one of twelve children. Loretta’s love for her family extended beyond her own children—she was a loving partner to John Hendrickson and an adored aunt, cousin, friend and “Mother Teresa” to many.
Loretta wholeheartedly dedicated herself to her hobbies and interests. She appreciated a variety of music from classical to rock ‘n roll, Loretta was a devout Catholic.
In her last days, Loretta’s life was filled with the strength and love of her family, especially that of Suzanne and Carol Schaber who are forever appreciated by Loretta’s family. She will be loved and missed by her son, Tom; daughter-in-law, Terri; adored grandchildren, Thomas J. Gosse, Jr., Sean Gosse, Chad Dewey, Danielle Dewey, Derek Dewey; great-grandchild, Mackenzie; her caring brothers & sisters, Michael (Marge) Schad, Jeanine Ryan, Susan (James) Smith, Thomas Schad; sister-in-law, Mary Schad, Ellen Schad, Mary Schad; brother-in-law Dave Carlson.
Preceded in death by her son, John Gosse; siblings, Marilyn (Ray) Muller, Bernard Schad, Virginia Carlson, Catherine (Ronald) Schaber, Chris Schad, John Schad; brother-in-law, Jaque Ryan.
