Gladys Ruth Carlson

Gladys Carlson passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Sanford Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Gladys Ruth (Askeland) Carlson was born on May 25, 1929 in Madelia, MN. Gladys was the daughter of Christian and Minnie (Thuestad) Askeland. She grew up on a farm north of LaSalle, was active in 4-H, and graduated from high school in St James. Gladys was married to Donavon Johnson from 1950 to 1975. They had three children- Steven, Thomas, and Kris. She worked at several places in St James including: South Central Elec, Johnson Carpet, First Lutheran Church secretary, and BeVans. She also sold Avon for many years. Gladys was active on church committees. She loved to sew, bake, read, feed the birds (and a couple squirrels), garden, had flowers and loved to embroider Norwegian Hardanger which family will cherish forever. Gladys married Wally Carlson on May 20, 1989 and they lived in St James for about 26 years. Wally passed away in 2015. Gladys was the sweetest and a very loving Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. She enjoyed spending as much time with family as she could. Gladys will be dearly missed. Gladys is survived by her children; Steve (Charlotte) Johnson of St. James, Tom (Becky) Johnson of Worthington, Kris (Tom) Suess of St. James, grandchildren & great-grandchildren; Derrick (Beth) Johnson and their children Tallin, Kayl, Beck and Amia, Erin (Steve) Connelly and their daughters Aryel and Caitlyn, Adam (Ashley) Johnson and their son Talyn, Mindy Johnson and daughters Cora and Mattie, Christy (Ray) Knipmeyer and their daughter Lillian, Carri (Cameron) Beck and their children Mackenzie, Treyton, Ameliah and Hailey, Roby Johnson, Joshua (Mary) Johnson and their children Tessa, Peyton and Riley, Michael (Kristy) Suess and their children Brayden, Kiauna and Jaxsen, Coery (Jessica) Suess and their sons Davidson and Radley, sister Mae Brekken, sisters-in-law Elaine Askeland, Annette Schipp, Harriet (Bob) Luker and Jackie Carlson, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Visitation 1 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, September 30, 2018 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Monday, October 1, 2018 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Monday, October 1, 2018 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Fellowship Fellowship and lunch will be served in the church fellowship hall following burial.