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Jennifer DONFRANCESCO Obituary

Age 34 of Stillwater, MN Beloved wife, mother, daughter Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Jenny is survived by her loving husband, Mike; children, Rosemary and Mickey; parents, Bill and Sharon Brick; sister, Sarah Brick; god-mother, Sharon K; parents-in-law, Livy and Ed (Susan); siblings-in-law, James (Elena), Elena (Michael); aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many loving relatives and friends. She was loved by many friends, fellow teachers, and community members who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, and uncles. Funeral service will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Unity Minneapolis, 4000 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422 with a visitation two hours prior to the service at the church. Jenny gave in death as she gave in life; she was an organ and tissue donor.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Jul. 3, 2018.

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Liam Huehn

May 15, 2025

She was my 5th grade teacher. Has been a few years since i heard the new. Thought i would pay my respects here. Will miss you Ms Donfrancesco

Riley Ryan

March 3, 2019

This was my 5th grade teacher and I was devistated to hear this. I can't believe such an amazing person was so unfortunate. She got me in line and made me a better person. Thank you for making my life better and making me better as a person. I hope your in peace up in heaven. Thank you so much for being one of the coolest people I have ever met. I hope you see me writing this now from up above. I love you. Love Riley Ryan

DeLisa Shearod

July 11, 2018

I'm so sorry for your lost. I worked with Jen at Oakdale Elementary. She was such a beautiful, kind and caring person. She always greeted me each morning with her big smile and I watched her with her kiddos he was so loving toward them. She will be truly missed.

July 6, 2018

May the peace of God be with you.

Jo Shimota

July 6, 2018

Mike and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Your wife's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers ... ❤

Samantha jessen

July 5, 2018

My son Tyler was in her class and he loved her he was so happy to have her as her teacher she helped him in so many ways was patient and understanding with him she will be greatly missed my prayers are with her family and everyone that knew here she was an amazing women

Jessyca Mercado

July 3, 2018

My daughter Ava was in Mrs.D's 5th grade class this past school year. She(as we all) were very sad to hear the news! Ava absolutely loved Mrs. D and loved being in her class! She taught her so much more than book smarts & had a great bond with her! She will greatly be missed, but never forgotten...our thoughts & prayers are with her family, friends & all the student's lives she touched!! May you rest in peace!

Aunt Margi & Uncle Roger Denlinger

July 3, 2018

There are no words to adequately express our grief over Jenny's loss to this family. She was a special person. Our deepest sympathy to Michael and his two young children and our hope that he and they will find comfort in the love that surrounds them, and peace in the coming days.

Shana Stewart

July 3, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss! My daughter and son loved her and we loved her as their teacher she will be missed at Oakdale. Praying for the family in your time of need.
Mrs. Stewart

Crystal Burns

July 3, 2018

Love and prayers! My Daughter was in her 2017/2018 class and will never forget her!

Deb Remackel

July 3, 2018

Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Hutterer's

July 3, 2018

So sorry for your loss. She was a very special person in my daughters life. Alanah just graduated from her 2018 class and is very sad and confused. It was Alanah's first and only year at Oakdale Elementary and Jenny was very welcoming and helpful towards her. At first we were unsure if we were going to stay in the district and Jenny was very persistent and willing to do whatever it took to keep Alanah in her class. She was always willing to go the extra mile and we are very thankful for the relationship she had with our daughter. She will be missed dearly.

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Kelley Feller

July 2, 2018

Jen will be missed beyond measure. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

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4000 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN

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Unity Minneapolis

4000 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN

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