Phyllis M. Lovejoy

Phyllis Marlene (Gaden) Lovejoy, age 76 of Colfax, WI passed away April 23, 2021 after losing her battle with lung cancer, in the Mayo Hospital in Menomonie, WI.

She was born March 29, 1945 in Jessie, ND, to Thor and Tillie (Johnson) Gaden. She grew up in the Binford, ND Area and graduated from Binford High School of Binford, ND in 1963.

Phyllis married Don Lovejoy October 14, 1966 in the Trinity Church of Binford, ND. They made their home in Mcville, ND, and had 4 daughters.
Phyllis’s hobbies were playing bingo, reading, playing cards and games and singing at karaoke. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Phyllis is survived by her 4 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. Tammy (Jerry) Rahlf of Cooperstown, ND, Cody (Stephanie Almen), Brady (Madison Breiland). Becky (Randy) Gerads of Albany, MN, Nicholas, Heather. Marcy (Larry) Wilder of Colfax, WI, Miranda (Christopher Hits) (Slevin, Oriahna). Holly Lovejoy Of Devils Lake, ND, Dallas. One Sister-in-law Linda Gaden Johnson of Jessie, ND along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by former husband Don Lovejoy, Parents, Twin infant sisters Alma, and Mildred, brothers Ervin and Kenneth.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 15, 2021 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI. Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Graveside Burial services will be scheduled in ND on a later date.