Mary Ann Smisek

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 AM at the Church of St. Patrick, Shieldsville with Father Timothy Sandquist celebrating. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lonsdale after the Mass and luncheon. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.

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.