Joan Therese Shanley

 Age 100, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully October 5, 2026. 

Preceded in death by husband, Thomas H. Shanley, Jr.; great-grandson, Caleb "Buddy" Shanley and brother, Tom McCollins. Survived by children, Timothy (Cindy) Shanley, Thomas (Louise) Shanley, Therese Lisowy, Joseph Shanley and Mary Margaret Shanley; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Rossi, Pat Sundstrom and CeCe (Bob) Jonsen; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Joan was born and raised in Minneapolis. After graduating from St. Catherine's in Saint Paul she received her degree in nursing and met her husband, Tom. She worked as an RN for 34 years, raised 5 children on her own at the age of 40 after the passing of her husband Tom. Joan retired in 1991 from St. John's Hospital and spent her summers at her beloved cabin on Lake Sullivan making memories with her children, grandchildren and lake friends.

 Joan was an active member of St. Pascal Baylon for over 70 years and enjoyed volunteering and giving back to her church. Joan is at peace and in the arms of her loving husband she has missed for over 60 years.

 Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:30 A.M. at St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church, 1757 Conway Street, St. Paul with visitation one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Private interment Resurrection Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church.