Phyllis Ione Elmquist Obituary
The family announces the passing of Phyllis Ione Elmquist of North Oaks, Minnesota on July 13, 2026. Phyllis, born on November 13, 1922 in Spring Grove, Minnesota, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin Myhre and Stella Myhre (Alton Elmquist); her son Bruce; her sisters, Doreen Dahl, Lola Thorson and Audrey Olson; her brothers-in-law, Tenus Thorson, P. Kenneth Olson and Douglas Dahl; and her nephew Keith Olson.
She is survived by: her children, Blake Elmquist (Mary Jo) and Bonnie Elmquist; her grandchildren, Ryan Elmquist (Jasmine), Jamie Elmquist, Marla Ekman (Eric) and Christina Brady (Benjamin); her great grandchildren, Ethan, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Hannah and Lily; her husband Alton; and her friend Resort. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and treasured friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, (1575 Charlton St., West St. Paul, MN 55118); Bethlehem Lutheran Church (4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55409) or YMCA Camp du Nord (YMCA Alton Elmquist Memorial Fund).
