Beloved Mother, Grandmother Dear Friend & Great Grandmother Age 88 of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer and son, Robert. Survived by children, Susan Benson (Kim) and John (Kristin); grandchildren, Matthew, Julie, Nathan and Noah; great grandson, Karson. Joan was very active at St. Joseph's Academy. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11:00 AM at PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OF ARDEN HILLS, 3220 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass at PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OF ARDEN HILLS. In lieu of flowers, memorial preferred to St. Joseph's Alumni.