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Mary Ellen Simons

1951 - 2025

BORN

1951

DIED

2025

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Mary Simons Obituary

Mary Ellen Simons passed away September 19, 2025, at Regions Hospital, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Mary Ellen was born June 14, 1951 in Caledonia, Minnesota, to Francis and Norma (Westman) Simons.

She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1969. She received a BS in sociology from Winona State College in 1973. Mary Ellen had a varied series of work experiences from the St. Paul Police Department, University of Minnesota, Watkins Company, Hal Leonard Company, and later in life was a caregiver in Boulder, CO and then in Sequim, WA. She would spend the last twenty years of her life living in the Neill Hi-Rise in Saint Paul, MN.

Mary Ellen was a part-time sports enthusiast rooting for select local teams (Vikings, Twins, and Gophers).

Mary Ellen is survived by her brothers: Michael of Sparks, NV, and Carl of Everett, WA.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Francis and Norma, and sister: Joan.

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Published by Caledonia Argus on Oct. 24, 2025.

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