Carol Jean Janson

Carol Jean Janson obituary, Saint Paul, MN

Carol Jean Janson

Carol Janson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grand Avenue Chapel on Jan. 6, 2026.
Carol Jean Janson (Zimmer), 83, of Saint Paul, passed away on January 3, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held later in Spring.

Carol was born on October 5, 1942 to Alfred and Roselyn (Terwey) Zimmer. A proud graduate of St. Ben's High School and College. Carol was a public servant of the state of Minnesota for 38 years.

She is survived by her life partner of 49 years, Michael Conter; siblings, Ronald, Howard, Roy (Sue), Glenn (Sheila), Randy (Kristi), Rudy (LuAnn); sister-in-law, Peggy and many other loving relatives and friends.

Carol is preceded in death by her brothers, Mark and Fredrick; and sister-in-law, Jill.

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