Service Information
Carolyn L. Kasal, age 84, of Eden Prairie, formerly of Stewart, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota.
Arrangements are pending.
Obituary
Carolyn was born on May 15, 1941 in New Ulm, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Oather and Alice Martin. She received her education at Stewart High School in Stewart, Minnesota, a proud graduate of the Stewart High School Class of 1959. Carolyn met the love of her life at Stewart High School, her beloved Francis Kasal.
On April 22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Francis at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stewart. This marriage was blessed with 5 children. Francis and Carolyn lived on their farm and enjoyed the many memories created with their infamous parties. They celebrated 46 years of marriage some days were better than others but, in the end, it was true love.
Carolyn loved cooking, talking and talking some more. She loved life and was happy to tell anyone her life story. Carolyn especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and her many friends.
Carolyn passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota.
Blessed be her memory and she would say “Enjoy Life!”
Carolyn is survived by:
Children, Jeff (Pauline) Kasal,
Bruce (Michelle) Kasal,
Jolynn Bledsoe,
Laura (Rick) Raether,
Mary (Eric) Grant;
12 Loving Grandchildren, William, Daniel, Jacob, Emily, Joseph, Hannah, Aviana, Amelia, Laurenn, Cole, Charlie, Freya;
Siblings, Diane and her husband, Harlin Johnson,
Joane McGraw,
Oather/Marty/Jr/Oats and his wife, Sandi Martin;
Please direct any memorials to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Chapter 37 of Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Peggy Dobihal says
She was a great lady. Knew her and Francis for a long time. You were the best second mom to my daughter and Carrie loved you so very much.
Aviana Kasal says
Miss you so much grandma. You will always be in my heart in everything that I do.
Love,
Avi
Deb (Kalenberg) Vacek says
So sorry for your loss.. I have so many memories of her over the years! From church to Neisens. She was always pleasant and smiling when I saw her
May your memories live forever in your hearts
Mark & Becky Streich says
Our sympathies on the loss of your beautiful mother. Her spark and zest will always be remembered! She was always so kind and full of fun!