The family of Maureen “Bunny” Grant (O’Donnell), age 83 of South St Paul is saddened to announce her passing on November 27th 2021 from complications arising from COVID 19. Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Ethel O’Donnell; brother, Tom O’Donnell and husband of 57 years, Myron Grant. Survived by her sister, Jean Hayes; children, Patty (Phil) Lindeman, John (Lisa), Tom (Mary), Debbie (Brent) Tilton & Mark; grandchildren, Matt (Sarah) Lindeman, Kelsey (Mitch Olson), Alex (Leah), Abby & Nolan Tilton, Will, Charlie, Sara, Nora & Violet Grant; great-grandchildren, Owen and Ira Lindeman, Levi Olson and Isabel Tilton; also other relatives & friends.Bunny graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing (class of 1960) and spent her entire professional career caring for others – first as an Emergency Room Nurse at Divine Redeemer Hospital in South St Paul and later as an Industrial Nurse at Koch Pine Bend Oil Refinery. She proved a natural at the job and regardless of setting, always provided care with professionalism, compassion, and an amazing smile.After living in South St Paul her entire life, she and Mike retired to their scenic pines lake home north of Grand Rapids where she spent her time gardening, volunteering at the grade school, and in general high jinks with her Red Hatters Club. But above all, Bunny loved nothing more than hosting family and friends. She felt blessed to be there and truly enjoyed sharing their home.Even as Bunny struggled with Alzheimer’s in her later years, she never lost what made her so special – her faith, love for her family and, of course, that beautiful smile. She will be deeply missed Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, December 7th, at the Church of St. Patrick. 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation prior to Mass from 9-11 at the church. Interment Acacia Park, Mendota Heights. Luncheon at the church following the funeral.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to either the SSP Educational Foundation or The Alzheimer’s Association