LaVerne "Babs" Carlson passed away on February 10, 2013 at Golden Living Center-Linden in Stillwater. LaVerne was born on March 31, 1927 in Duquette, MN the daughter of Frank and Flora (St. Peter) Pilrain. She was a longtime resident of Stillwater. She was a retired employee of Shorty's Laundry. Preceded in death by husband, Reuben E. Carlson. Survived by son, Dennis (Sue) Schell; grandchildren, Michael (Chris) Schell, Dean (Susan) Schell and Vicki Schell (Gary Kubiszewski); great grandchildren, Tara and Trevor Schell. Private family service.