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Adam John Ellingson
Adam John Ellingson
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Adam Ellingson Obituary
Adam was born Oct. 29, 1996, to David and Stacy Ellingson as the youngest of three children and graduated from Lourdes High School in 2015. He grew up with an undeniable competitive spirit, taking to sports at the young age of two and culminating with seven varsity letters in baseball and football along with a state championship on the 2014 Lourdes High School football team. He continued to thrive on the baseball team at Minnesota State University where he converted from a catcher to a pitcher.
He enjoyed and excelled in mathematics and had his sights set on completing a degree in actuarial science. He had hoped to work in sports analytics if his baseball career did not take him beyond college sports.
In his spare time, Adam enjoyed reading up on conspiracy theories, watching the movies instead of reading the books, and playing his friends in FIFA or Fantasy Football. He did not believe, though, in making his bed or cleaning his room.
Adam is survived by his parents, David and Stacy; sister, Katie Ellingson of Chicago; brother, Andrew Ellingson of Rochester; grandparents, John and Millie Ellingson of Rochester, Jerry and Andrea Throndset of Lakefield, Minn.; aunts and uncles, Michelle (Ted) Bos of Carol Stream, Ill., Chad (Karen) Throndset of St. Michael, Minn., Mark (Janna) Ellingson of Rochester, Sasha (Todd) Koenig of Milaca, Minn., and Dan Ellingson of Rochester; and cousins, Ted, Nick and Dan Bos, Nolan Throndset, Nora, Michael, William and James Ellingson, and Shaylee and Tahlia Koenig.
Adam was dearly loved by his big brother and sister who will miss him every day. He will be remembered by countless family and friends who loved his quick smile and laugh.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with an hour of remembrance from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester, with the Rev. Charlie Collins officiating and Rev. Thomas Loomis co-officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hiawatha Homes Foundation at https://hiawathahomes.org/make-a-gift-form/, Rochester Catholic Schools at https://tinyurl.com/rcsmnEllingsonDonation, St. Pius Catholic Church, and the Minnesota State University Mankato baseball program.
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Gerry Nonn
January 27, 2020
Dave and Stacy, I still think about Adam often and the big smile and blue eyes. I love your kiddo. Still hoping that each day gets easier for you guys. Love you
Jean Warnert
February 14, 2017
Dave -
I'm so sorry to hear about your son Adam! It's been years but I was blessed getting to know you and your family. My heart aches for you.
I pray for comfort for your family. This has to be so very hard. Just remember this life is so short and you'll see him soon! Look how fast time has flown by! Give your parents a hug for me...
Love, MJ
February 9, 2017
Ellingsons,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Casazzas
Lori Junker
February 8, 2017
My heart aches for your family. I work at Blue Earth County 911, and these are the kinds of calls we can't get out of our head. I have 3 kids, 1 being a boy around his age who holds the same loves as Adam. I am so sorry for your loss. So many are grieving with you.
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February 8, 2017
David: We were profoundly saddened to hear of your son's passing. May you be comforted at this most difficult of times by the prayers of many and by the wonderful memories of the times you shared with Adam. Stephen and Diane Brown
Tim Moore
February 7, 2017
Ellingsons,
I only knew Adam for a summer, and I still have a handful of fond memories with him. He was a truly nice young man, who had a great sense of humor, too! My most heartfelt condolences in your time of loss. May you find solace in the refuge of the Lord, and know that the memory of Adam lives in those who even shortly knew him!
February 6, 2017
Dave Ellingson and family I am so sorry for your loss of your son Adam. Never ever a good day to say so long to a child! My heart is so heavy for your family! There has many people calling me and my family sending condolences and prayers, We want to send them all to your family! May god BLESS YOUR FAMILY WITH peace and healing. Cathy Ellingson
Shelly Plutowski
February 6, 2017
Dear Ellingson family:
We have been thinking about you and praying for you over this past week.
Adam was an 8th grader at St. Francis when our son Nicholas was in 6th grade, and Stacy directed them both in "When in Rome." I recall that Adam was less-than-thrilled to be in the play, but he was a good sport in his toga and ivy crown.
We are so sorry for the devastating loss of your young son. May God wrap all of you in love during this time of mourning.
We will continue to remember you in prayer.
--Shelly, Gene, Nicholas and Will Plutowski
Kris Neel
February 6, 2017
Though I do not know your son, my heart aches for you, your family, and friends. My son is a roommate of Andrew O and Joe D at MSU. I am sure your son will be looking down and guiding you through this. Prayers to you.....
Heather Overson
February 5, 2017
Dear Ellington Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Blessings,
Heather Overson
Jeremy Nielsen
February 4, 2017
Ellingsons,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of growing up with Adam that I'll never forget. Wish I could be there. You are all in my prayers.
Jim and Desiree Barnes
February 4, 2017
Dear Stacy, Dave, Katie and Andrew,
We are thinking of you and are so very sorry about the unexpected loss of Adam. We know he was a great boy and will be missed terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda & Scott Speer
February 3, 2017
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Sorry for your loss.
Ellen Kruger
February 3, 2017
Dear Dave, Stacy and family: Thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.(Dave this is Ellen from Mayo as we would see one another at work or at Wongs when the agency was downtown). I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you both and your family. Take care -
Cris & Jon Charlesworth
February 3, 2017
Dave and Stacy,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your son, Adam. May your loving memories of him help you through this difficult time.
February 3, 2017
We remain devastated at the loss of Adam and send our love,prayers and strength to your entire family. He was Kanyon's best buddy, roommate and baseball teammate. In the field of dreams in Heaven, may Adam always throw strikes. With Love, Kanyon, Chris, Kerry Lea and Kendall Lea Fellers
February 3, 2017
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your son, Adam. Wishing you peace, Doris & Russ Henke (Sun Prairie, WI)
Shelley Stanek
February 3, 2017
I am deeply saddened by the loss of this young man. I did not know him personally, but I have heard so many great things about him through my son's friend, Kanyon. I hope that Adam's family and friends can find peace in the coming days. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ljubomir Milosevic
February 3, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ljubomir, Dragana, Ana and Mia Milosevic
February 3, 2017
We remain devastated at the loss of Adam and send our love,prayers and strength to your entire family. He was Kanyon's best buddy, roommate and baseball teammate. In the field of dreams in Heaven, may Adam always throw strikes. ~ Kanyon, Chris, Kerry Lea and Kendall Lea Fellers
Tim and Vicky Rossow
February 2, 2017
We are so deeply sorry for your loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin Alcala
February 3, 2017
My heart is heavy and my prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May all of the love and prayers give you strength as you grieve.
Shaun Dekutoski
February 2, 2017
Dear Ellingson family ,
Know that you are loved ! With prayers for comfort and strength and solace for your hearts, in deepest sympathy, The Dekutoski's, Shaun, Mark, Nick and Megan
February 2, 2017
Dave, Stacy, Katie, Andrew,
So sorry for your unexpected loss. We have great memories of your family during our soccer years (Katie and Andrea). While we didn't know Adam, I'm sure he was as fine a gentleman as is your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Phil, Lauri, Andrea, and Tim Louwagie
Trudi Lane
February 2, 2017
Stacy, Dave, Katie and Andrew,
You are in my thoughts and most sincere and constant prayers, as is Adam. My heart goes out to all of you. With deepest sympathy and continued wishes for healing and peace.
Mark Oldenburg
February 2, 2017
Our deepest sympathy.
Julie Johnson (formerly Hines)
February 2, 2017
Dave and family,
I am so sad to hear of this. Sending prayers for you during this quite difficult time.
Denise Nesbitt
February 2, 2017
Stacy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
February 2, 2017
Stacy, Dave, Katie and Andrew,
We cannot stop thinking of all of you and of Adam. Our hearts are so very broken. Our prayers are constant. We have visions of Adam's sweet smile and his bubbly self. If we could ease your pain, we surely would. Please be assured that you have all our love and continued prayers,
Maureen, Carter, Kayla and Courtney Jones and Scott
Jenny Brekke
February 2, 2017
Dave,Stacy,Katie & Andrew
My heart breaks for all of you. You are in my prayers hoping you feel the love I am sending to you.
Amy Presley
February 2, 2017
Our family is so heartbroken for your loss of such a wonderful young man. We will remember Adam as a spunky catholic school boy who was always smiling. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Amy, Brad, Zoe & Hayden Presley
Al Heimer
February 2, 2017
Dave, Stacy, Katie and Andrew: I can't even begin to express how sorry and sad I am for the loss of Adam. Having coached Adam for several years, going back to 7th grade football all I can think about right now is his ever present smile. We are praying that you will gain comfort in knowing that Adam was well loved and brought joy to the people he came in contact with. We are praying that God gives you strength and comfort during this difficult time. The Heimer's (Jean, Kathryn, Nick, and Coach Al)
Gerry Nonn
February 2, 2017
Dave & Stacy, We are so so sad on the quick passing of your WONDERFUL son Adam. He was a great kid and we will all miss him immensely - he was my little "brotha" We will continue to pray and keep the Ellingsons in our thoughts & prayers - God Bless The Nonns (Mary Anne, Rachel, Danielle, Ryan and Gerry)
Patrick Michenfelder
February 2, 2017
We are friends of Chad and Karen Throndset. Chad has always spoke very lovingly of his nephew, so even though we didn't meet Adam, we knew he was a great kid. We are so sorry for this loss. May you find comfort coming together at this time. Pat and I will continue to pray for you. -- Pat and Amy Michenfelder, St. Michael, MN
Lee and Di Hoedl
February 2, 2017
Stasha, Dave and Family: We cannot begin to articulate our grief toward your great loss. It is staggering. But we can articulate our faith and support for you all. This is assured. God bless you all.
John &Judy Nail
February 2, 2017
We send our love and sympathy to Adams family.
Ginny Wilson
February 2, 2017
I have no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of your son Adam. You are experiencing a level of pain that most people can't even imagine and will never know. I am praying that God will bring you and your family comfort.
February 2, 2017
Dave,
Your Home Federal family has you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you.
Vaun and Linda Olhausen
February 2, 2017
We are so sad for your loss of sweet Adam. Praying for God's peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Mike and Mary Kay Brekke
February 2, 2017
We are friends of the Feller family and heard about Adam's sudden passing. We are parents of 4 sons and cannot even imagine. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers. God bless
Krista Burkel
February 2, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Krista, Brian, Evan and Jack
Amy Williams Larson
February 2, 2017
You are in our every thought and our prayers. We are so deeply sorry.
Prayers and Hugs, Mark, Amy, Hanna and Eliza Larson
Bruce&Robbi Fujan
February 1, 2017
Our hearts are broken...so so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family...xoFujan Family
Peter and Delores ulbricht
February 1, 2017
Deepest sympathies to you as you mourn your son, Adam. May God fill you with His peace and grace.
Kris Fischer and Emma Majerus
February 1, 2017
Love and prayers to all.
February 1, 2017
My heart is broken for you Your friend father Charlie Collins
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