Carolyn R. Ardalo

Survived by children, Denise (Jim) Kast and Donald Bowman; grandchildren, Patrick (Krimson), Jennifer (Josh), Christina (Beau), Zachary (Tanner), and Erica (Tyler); great-grandchildren, Emma and Elliot; siblings, Doris Hansmann, Tom (Sandi) Kirchgatter, Dennis Kirchgatter, and Marie (Bruce) Fournier; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Frank; parents, Adolph and Ruth; and siblings, Arnie and Jeanne.

Carolyn worked for the State of California and retired from the State of Minnesota. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and their many sports activities and in later years special movie nights with her great-grandchildren. She also loved gardening, quilting, crocheting, bowling and puzzles.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, May 7 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Wednesday. Interment St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery.