MONA SULLIVAN

MONA L. SULLIVAN (ELLINGSON)  Mona L. Sullivan (Ellingson) of Eagan died peacefully on September 13, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Mona was born on February 26, 1930, in Crookston. She was the fourth of seven children born to Alton and Blanche. Mona grew up in a loving close-knit family with a strong Catholic faith. In her early years, she received instruction in piano and voice and as a teen, the Ellingson quartet sang at local venues in Crookston and on a weekly radio show in Fargo, N.D. On June 24, 1950, she married Dennis "Spanky" Sullivan and were married almost 74 years. She spent the rest of her life being a homemaker and mother to seven children. She was a great cook/baker and took pride in her homes with a keen eye for decorating. When her children were grown, they spent many years living in Arizona and traveled to many destinations including Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Alaska, Medjugorje, and several National Parks. Mona is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis (March 6, 2024); brothers, Elmer and Billy; and sisters, Rosita Barber and Bette Talbert. She is survived by seven children, Joe of Edina, Janna (Bruce) of Savage, Richard of Edina, Mary of Hudson, Wis., Patrice (Michael) of St. Paul, Paul (Candy) of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and Kathleen of Las Vegas, Nev.; nine grandchildren: Robb (Barb), Kristen (Eric), Andrew, Zach (Betsy), Ben (Cait), Molly, Mick, Megan and Peter; seven great-grandchildren, Ella, Avery, Luke, Dylan, Jack, Arnie and George; sisters, Diane Hendrickson and Claire Derosier; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mona was known by her family as a warm, caring person with a great smile. She was deeply loved and expressed so much love in return. We will miss her dearly. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Monday, September 30 at CHURCH OF ST. JOHN NEUMANN, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd. @ Deerwood Drive in Eagan with a visitation one hour prior to the Mass. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. If you wish to remember Mona's life with a memorial, we know she would be honored to have you give to a charity of your choice or send to Joe Sullivan, 5220 Interlachen Blvd., #11, Edina, MN 55436. Special thanks to the staff at Rivers of Life Memory Care and Brighton Hospice for their loving care of Mona. Livestreaming of the Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at https://www.youtube.com/@SJNChannel/streams KLECATSKY & SONS EAGAN CHAPEL 651-454-9488 www.klecatskys.com