James Sullivan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Sullivan of Pillager, Minnesota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Sullivan and Helen Sullivan; his wife Linda Janis; his children, Tammy (Tessmer) and Theodore "Ted" Sullivan; and his sons-in-law, Alan Rassler, David Bickford and William Tessmer.
He is survived by: his siblings, Mary Ellen of California and Thomas of Illinois; his children, Tina Bickford of Baxter, Teresa Ringle (John) of Bemidji, Jimmy Sullivan (Caroline) of Fargo, Jennifer Pirkl (William) of Bemidji and Jessica Franzen (Jerrid) of Pillager; his daughter-in-law Becky Sullivan (Ted); his grandchildren, Marcie (Curt), Kimberly, William, Samantha (Mike), Kassandra (Eric), Tyrone (Sarah), Eli, Amber, Rachel (Carter), Thomas (Ashley), Ashley, Hayden, Julia, Jake (Kate), Duane, Maisy and Hazel; and his great grandchildren, Riley, Lily, Kody, Maxwell, Miranda, Jet, Jay, Josie, Payge, Finley, Oaklyn and Hadley.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services - Baxter (7348 Excelsior Rd, Baxter, MN 56425). A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location.
