1932
Phylllis
2005
Phylllis Montonye
April 26, 1932 — October 16, 2005
Phyllis Ann (Larkin) Montonye was born on April 26, 1932, in Graceville, MN, to parents Edward and Ethel Ann (O'Connell) Larkin. She was baptized into the Catholic faith at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley, MN, and was later confirmed at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN.
As a young girl, Phyllis attended school at St. Mary's Academy in Graceville and graduated in 1950. Following graduation, Phyllis met and married Vernon "Jack" Montonye on February 5, 1952, in the Catholic Chapel in Camp McCoy, WI. Phyllis and Jack made their home in Graceville, MN, and were blessed with eleven children, Julie, Jean, Janelle, Carol, Kathy, Barb, Jim, Jerry, Tom, Rich and John.
Phyllis was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville where she was also a member of the Holy Rosary CCW. In her spare time, Phyllis enjoyed reading and sewing, as well as cooking and baking for family and friends. Phyllis treasured the time she spent with family and friends and cherished the memories made during those times.
Phyllis passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2005, at her home in Graceville, MN. She had reached the age of 73. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ethel; a sister, Ruth; brother, Edward; and one son, John.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Vernon "Jack" Montonye of Graceville, MN; children, Julie (Jeff) Shoemaker of Lake in the Hills, IL; Jean Montonye of Golden, CO; Janelle (Dean) Janssen of Dunnell, MN; Carol Montonye of St. Louis Park, MN; Kathy (Jack) Barrows of Fargo, ND; Barb (Dan) Olinger of Hutchinson, MN; Jim (Beth) Montonye of Rochester, MN; Jerry (Karen) Montonye of St. Louis Park, MN; Tom (Barb) Montonye of Graceville, MN; and Rich Montonye of McHenry, ND; fifteen grandchildren; one sister, Helen (Herman) Vangsness of Graceville, MN; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
As a young girl, Phyllis attended school at St. Mary's Academy in Graceville and graduated in 1950. Following graduation, Phyllis met and married Vernon "Jack" Montonye on February 5, 1952, in the Catholic Chapel in Camp McCoy, WI. Phyllis and Jack made their home in Graceville, MN, and were blessed with eleven children, Julie, Jean, Janelle, Carol, Kathy, Barb, Jim, Jerry, Tom, Rich and John.
Phyllis was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville where she was also a member of the Holy Rosary CCW. In her spare time, Phyllis enjoyed reading and sewing, as well as cooking and baking for family and friends. Phyllis treasured the time she spent with family and friends and cherished the memories made during those times.
Phyllis passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2005, at her home in Graceville, MN. She had reached the age of 73. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ethel; a sister, Ruth; brother, Edward; and one son, John.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Vernon "Jack" Montonye of Graceville, MN; children, Julie (Jeff) Shoemaker of Lake in the Hills, IL; Jean Montonye of Golden, CO; Janelle (Dean) Janssen of Dunnell, MN; Carol Montonye of St. Louis Park, MN; Kathy (Jack) Barrows of Fargo, ND; Barb (Dan) Olinger of Hutchinson, MN; Jim (Beth) Montonye of Rochester, MN; Jerry (Karen) Montonye of St. Louis Park, MN; Tom (Barb) Montonye of Graceville, MN; and Rich Montonye of McHenry, ND; fifteen grandchildren; one sister, Helen (Herman) Vangsness of Graceville, MN; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.