Mary C. LaCroix

Mary C. LaCroix, age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Emeralds of Faribault.

Mary Carol, the daughter of David and Jaunda (Carlisle) Froman, was born on July 22, 1937 in Faribault, MN. Mary attended Medford High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. She was united in marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Ronald LaCroix, on June 9, 1956 at Christ the King Church. Mary was an extremely talented writer from a young age. She was a published author of three books. While she wasn’t writing, Mary worked at Shattuck St. Mary’s as well as helping on the family farm. Aside from writing, she enjoyed quilting, reading, playing bridge and spending time with her family.

Mary is survived by her children, Terry (Michelle) LaCroix, Lori (Frank) Pete, and Kris (Tim) Smith; grandchildren, Luke (Heather), Amanda (Adam), Casey (Chandler), Taylor (Sarah), Meghan (Robert), Jordan, and Gerrod; great grandchildren, Madison (Rogelio), Beau, Ellery, Hadley, Chase, Olivia, Terran, Amelia, Kylie, Leona, Max, Theodore, Cooper, Crosby, and Lucy; sister, Ina Huggenvik, sisters-in-law, Judy Froman, Karma (Clem) Gillen, and Roxie Sanders; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald; daughter, Cheryl LaCroix; brothers, Richard Froman, Glen Froman, and Dean Froman; and son-in-law, Tom Hatfield.

Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home with Rev. Henry Doyle officiating. Interment will take place at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are being completed by Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault, MN.