Mary A. Hedberg

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Sister

Passed away peacefully on February 25, 2012 surrounded by her entire family. Preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Ann Schimscha and beloved son, Mitchell Lee Hedberg. Mary is survived by her loving and adoring husband of 47 years, Arnold (Arne) Hedberg; daughters, Wendy Brown and Angela (Dave) Anderson; daughter-in-law, Lynn Shawcroft; sister and best friend, Marnie (Jerry) Grundtner. She was deeply loved by her five grandchildren, Mariah, Madelyn and Payton Brown, Miranda and David Anderson; also survived by her nieces and nephews, Nicole (Bill) Raudabaugh, and Mark and Ashley Grundtner. Mary was born on July 27, 1943 in St. Paul, MN. She attended St. Bernards grade school and high school and then attended Globe Business College. She married her adoring husband in 1964. She stayed home to raise her three children and then began a career at the Pioneer Press until her retirement in 2002. Also during her years of employment, Mary was very involved with the St. Paul Optimist Club, Minute Men and Mr. Hockey. Mary was an extremely nurturing and devoted grandmother and will be deeply missed by her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, photography, baking and spending time with family and friends. Mary touched the lives of many people. She was truly an inspiration to all that knew her and will be missed tremendously. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Regions Hospital who provided exceptional care to Mary. We all love you so much Mary (Mom) and will miss you deeply. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, 3/2/12 at ST. AMBROSE OF WOODBURY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4125 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury. Visitation from 4-8 PM on Thursday 3/1/12 at WULFF FUNERAL HOME, 2195 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury and one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery.