Ellen Marie Gaffaney, 1940–2017 (aged 76 years)
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- Ellen Marie /Gaffaney/
- Given names
- Ellen Marie
- Surname
- Gaffaney
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Shared note: Event Description: buried in Amery, Wisconsin |
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Ellen Marie GAFFANEY
Name of addressee: Ellen Marie GAFFANEY |
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1906–1978
Birth: December 29, 1906
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: January 3, 1978 — Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| mother |
1913–1990
Birth: May 14, 1913
— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: February 19, 1990 — Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota |
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1939–2016
Birth: May 1, 1939
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— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: November 23, 2016 — Somerset, Wisconsin |
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1940–2017
Birth: October 9, 1940
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— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: July 29, 2017 — Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota |
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1941–1995
Birth: October 19, 1941
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— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: June 7, 1995 — Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota |
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1943–2015
Birth: December 29, 1943
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— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: June 28, 2015 — Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota |
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1946–2001
Birth: December 12, 1946
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— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: May 17, 2001 — Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota |
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1953–2007
Birth: April 15, 1953
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— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: June 10, 2007 — Turtle Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin |
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1938–2022
Birth: March 10, 1938
— Orange Township, Douglas County, Minnesota Death: October 22, 2022 — Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| herself |
1940–2017
Birth: October 9, 1940
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— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: July 29, 2017 — Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota |
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Shared note
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Ellen Bentfield Ellen Bentfield, age 76 of Sauk Centre passed into her new life early Saturday, July 29, 2017 at St. Michael's Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, MN. Ellen Marie Gaffaney was born on October 9, 1940 in Glenwood, MN to James and Elsie (Sellgren) Gaffaney. She was one of thirteen children born to this union. Ellen graduated from Glenwood High School. She worked in the Twin Cities for a few years at an insurance agency. On April 26, 1969 Ellen was united in marriage with Vernon Bentfield. They farmed south of Osakis in Douglas County and raised their family. She helped as a cook at Mary's CafÚ in Osakis for a time and also worked for Kadejan, Inc. in Glenwood. When she took a job as a rep for Service 800, Ellen was happy to be able to work from her home and worked until her retirement in 2008. They are members of St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union and Ellen belonged to the Christian Mothers. As a busy wife and mother, when Ellen had time for herself, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading and crocheting. She made many beautiful projects to share with her family and friends. She was a wonderful cook who spoiled her family with a variety of homemade cakes and cookies. Ellen enjoyed playing bingo and doing jigsaw puzzles, but her favorite activity was spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, Vernon of Sauk Centre; children, Connie Bentfield Enge of Shakopee, Cindy (Ken Stenzel) Bentfield of Water Valley, TX, Judy (Bob) Mattson of Glenwood, Karen Bentfield of Osakis, Ronald (Lori) Bentfield of Sauk Centre, Nancy (Andrew) Pint of Belle Plaine; grandchildren Emily and Rachel (Connie), Johanna, John, Brandon and Brentley (Karen), John (Ron and Lori), Katie and Karie (Judy and Bob) and 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Catherine (Norbert) Becker of Mesa, AZ, Polly Balko of Minneapolis, Donna Eddy of Zimmerman, Michael (Paula) Gaffaney of Big Lake, Patrick (Elaine) Gaffaney of Thief River Falls, Peter Gaffaney of Duluth and Paul (Wanda) Gaffaney of New Mexico; many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents, an infant daughter, siblings, Janet (Roland) Belisle, Betty (Roy) Mott, Mary Zenzen, Thomas Gaffaney and Robert (Floren) Gaffaney. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at St. Michael's Care Center in Sauk Centre. Ellen shared many stories of the staff, residents and activities she enjoyed during her stay with them. Special thanks to each of the individuals who made a special connection with Ellen and brought her joy. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 11:00 am at St. Alexius Church in West Union with Fr. Kumar Sudhansu and Fr. Andrew Marthaler. Inurnment at the church cemetery. Visitation is at the church beginning at 9 am on Saturday. |
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