Monica Carlson (Paquay)
Caring, generous, independent, adventurous. Monica died peacefully in her sleep January 27, 2023, at the age of 90. She leaves a legacy of faith and a love of world travel, live theater, gourmet cooking, fresh flowers, Farkle and card playing. Proud mom to Sue (Don) Frank, Lynn Rudeen, Barb Freeman, Julie (Dave) Schmolke. Loving Grandma to Michael, Tom and Charlie Frank; Molly (Rod) Houdek, Carly (Adam) Wirkus, Abby Rudeen; Hayley (Sean), Madeline, Harrison Freeman. Delighted Gigi to Quinn, Rose, Henry Houdek. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Dick; son Mark; sons-in-law, Paul Freeman and Neil Rudeen. Great appreciation to Hospice of the Midwest. Enduring gratitude to Katie Cares,LLC . Mass of Christian Burial 11AM, Monday, February 6, at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church (2048 Hamline Ave N. Roseville). Visitation beginning at 10AM unitl start of Mass at church. Memorials preferred to family. Private family interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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