Rose Marie Carlson

Rose M. Carlson, age 93 of Monticello, passed away August 1, 2024.

Rose is survived by her children, Darlene Karlsson, Roger (Valerie) Carlson, Renee (Jerome) Baier; grandchildren, Nicole, Heather, Jessica, Christina, David, Laura; 8 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Werner; parents; and granddaughter, Michelle.

Rose was born May 21, 1931, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota where she grew up on a farm and went to Robbinsdale High School. Before she got married, she worked for Fannie Farmer Candy. Rose married Werner in 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She became a housewife and raised her three children in Robbinsdale. Rose was very involved at Sacred Heart Church and was known for her strong Catholic faith. Rose and Werner moved to Maple Grove in 1992 and lived there for 20 years, then spent her last days at St. Benedict’s in Monticello. Rose was very proud of her family and loved going to all of her children’s and grandchildren’s events. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, preceded by an hour of visitation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4087 W Broadway, Robbinsdale. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery.

A special thank you to St. Benedict’s staff and Centra Care Hospice for their loving care and support.