Carol A. Carlson, age 89 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center in Sleepy Eye. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Carol is survived by her children, Craig (Linda) Carlson of New Ulm, MN, Cynthia Carlson (Peter Wainebro) of Vetlanda, Sweden, and Chad (Kylie) Carlson of Nevis, MN; granddaughter, Kara Carlson; and brother, Richard Smedstad (Linda Flaherty-Goldsmith) of Huntsville, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Carlson and brother, Gerald Smedstad.
