Kolasa, Joan R. Nee Gardiner Age 89 of St. Paul, passed away on March 2, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Joe; daughter, Mary Jo.Survived by children, Robert (Lois), Dennis (Sandy), Joseph (Lynda), John (Vicki), Thomas (Ginger), Karen (Clinton) Wilson and Mark (Amy); 19 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Beverly LaNasa, James Gardiner, Mary (Jack) Arland and John (Judy) Gardiner; special friend, Camille June. A special thank you to the Visiting Angels, the caregivers of White Pine and Health Partners Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, March 30 at CHURCH OF ST. ODILIA, 3495 N. Victoria, Shoreview. Private Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 9-10:30 AM Monday. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550 muellerbies.com