Mary Ann Smisek, 79
Mary Ann Smisek, age 79, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a struggle of several years with Lewy Body Dementia.
Mary Ann, the daughter of Edward and Helen Kalina, was born on December 8, 1944, in Northfield, MN. She grew up in rural Northfield and graduated from Northfield High School with the Class of 1962. She was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” Smisek on September 22, 1964, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lonsdale, MN. She worked as a Postal Clerk at the Lonsdale Post Office for 20 years. She was involved in the Council of Catholic Women at Immaculate Conception, a member and adult leader of 4-H, and active in Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. She enjoyed baking, sewing, crafts, flower gardening, baking cakes as a small business, and spending time with family.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Chris (Susanna) Smisek of Lonsdale, Greg Smisek of Minneapolis, Stephanie (Lee) Vogelsang of Shakopee, and Brian Smisek of Arlington, VA; grandchildren, Rachel (Isaiah) Smisek, Andrew (Megan) Smisek, Rylee and Gage Anderson; siblings, Rita Mach of Apple Valley, Helen (Milo) Edel of Northfield, and Joe Kalina of Northfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ed (JoAnne) Kalina; and sister, Theresa (Bob) Reeder.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick, Shieldsville, with Father Timothy Sandquist celebrating. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery in Lonsdale after the Mass and luncheon.
Visitation was held prior to Mass from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of monetary gifts, the family prefers donations be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association – lbda.org in memory of Mary Ann.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory.