Jill Marie Mistelski, age 53 of Baldwin, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2017 at the Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis.  Jill was born June 13, 1963 in Blaine, MN, the daughter of Eugene and Rita (Ruzsa) Mistelski.  She graduated from Blaine High School, the Class of 1981.  Jill was skilled at many jobs throughout her life.  She managed the Clayton Trailer Park for many years, worked at various print shops, and did custodial work most recently at the Phoenix Bar and Grill.  

In her quiet time, Jill enjoyed drawing and writing poems.  She appreciated the beauty of the outdoors, and delighted in her time mowing grass and planting flowers.  She was fond of collecting agates and rocks.  Jill adored her dog, Lizzie who brought great joy and companionship to her life.  She had a gracious heart, always willing to help others, and bring a smile to their faces.  

Jill will remain in the hearts of her sisters, Samantha Jeanne Longo and Dona (George) Edwards; nieces and nephews:  Noah Longo, Mike (Steph) Norris, Ryan Benson, and Stacie Benson; great nieces and great nephews:  Shelby, Antley and Earl Norris, and Teagan and Nadia Benson; great-great nephew, A.J. “Little Man”; and her beloved dog, Lizzie.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Rita Mistelski; brother, Rick Mistelski; grandparents, John and Anna Ruzsa, and Albert and Helena Mistelski; and fiancé, Tom Konsela.

A Memorial Gathering will take place from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Friday, March 24th at O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 1010 Newton St., Baldwin.

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