Carol Purdy

Carol Purdy of Pine City passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Sandstone Health Care Center at the age of 80.

Carol Jean Saari was born October 9, 1945 to William and Mary (Peterson) Saari in Minneapolis.

She is survived by her husband Neil Purdy of Pine City; children Tracy Gilbey (Bill Pantlin) of Rush City, Heidi Jean (Dwayne Hill), Cheryl (Tim) Buckner all of Hinckley; grandchildren Jessica Lange (Jesse Ward), Cortney Altergott, Scarlet Pantlin (John Henthorn), Michael Gilbey, Makenzie Lange; step-grandchildren Quinn Buckner (Sabrina), William Buckner, Ellie Buckner; great-grandchildren Sawyer, Emmery, Maya, Mila, Ronin, Trinity; other relatives and friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Mary Saari; grandson Brandon Gilbey; and brother Jim Saari.

Andrew Shaw will officiate funeral services for Carol: 1:00 PM; Friday (1/16/2026) at Living Hope Christian Center of Pine City with a time of visitation one hour prior to the service. Additionally, a time of visitation and reviewal is planned for: 4:00-7:00 PM; Thursday evening (1/15/2026) at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Carol's interment will take place at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City.

Arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service-Swanson Chapel of Pine City, Minnesota

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