(nee Nilsson)Age 97, of Roseville Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; daughters, Theresa “Terry” Thompson and Dorothy “Dori” Gamst-Hiles; parents, Otto & Mary Agnes Nilsson; and siblings, Helen, Frances, Lawrence “Bud”, Annabel, Art, and Jim. Survived by sons, James (Terry), John (Gail), and Thomas; daughters, Barbara (John) Pribyl, Patricia Melendez, and Frances (Erik) Bell; 24 grandchildren; 40+ great-grandchildren; siblings, Norbert Nilsson and Cecelia Hetznecker; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, May 3 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N Dale St, St. Paul. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery following luncheon at church. Visitation from 5-8 PM Wednesday at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N Dale Street at County Road B, and 9-10 AM Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the donor’s choice.