Charlene Poppen

Charlene Poppen obituary, formerly of Lino Lakes, MN

Charlene Poppen

Charlene Poppen Obituary

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formerly of Lino Lakes - Charlene Yvonne (McKee) Poppen, 88, of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away on May 19th, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Mel; her children, Lisa (John) Turner of Lino Lakes, MN and Timothy (Tonya) Poppen of Fridley, MN; one sister, Linda Pittman of Watertown, SD; six grandchildren, Benjamin (Becca), Andrew, Brynne, Emily, David (Alyssa) and Luke; two great grandchildren, Charlotte and Elisabeth. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025 at Living Faith Church, 10101 Lexington Avenue North, Circle Pines, Minnesota. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Private interment at Incarnation Cemetery, Lino Lakes. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Arise Ministries, PO Box 9130, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55109. To read Char's full obituary please visit www.MattsonFuneralHome.com

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