Obituary of Carol Mae Cross

Carol Mae Cross (Nee Strane), 94 years old, St. Paul, passed peacefully on Thursday Feb 12. Kindergarten teacher, special education teacher (Roseville), foster mother to 30 infants (Children’s Home Society), lifelong member of Central Presbyterian Church, and Summer resident of Madeline Island. St. Paul Central High School Class of ’38, Macalester College and University of MN Class of ’42. Preceded in death by husband, Robert (“Cub”) and infant son, John. Survived by children, Nancy Paxson (David) of Richfield, MN, Marilyn Shepard (James) of Carlsbad, CA and Paul Cross (Barbara) of Shorewood, MN; grandchildren, Eric Shepard, Karissa Finley (Paul), Alexander Cross, Madeline Cross and great-grandson, Liam Finley. Special appreciation to sister, Janet Engeswick for her loving care. Memorial service Tuesday, 2-17-15 at 1-PM at Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN. Memorials preferred to Central Presbyterian Church or Children’s Home Society.