Eleanor Labonte Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Eleanor Labonte (Columbia Heights, Minnesota), born in Duluth, Minnesota, who passed away on May 19, 2020, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Collins and Cordelia Collins; her son Paul Turnquist; her brothers, William, Marvin, Jacob and David; her former husband Henry Turnquist; and her stepson Michael LaBonte.
She is survived by: her daughters, Carol Gehrke of Mahtowa, MN, Patricia Mattson (Carey), Brenda Medd (Timothy) of Oakdale, MN and Sharon Foix (Steven) of Calumet, MI; her siblings, Elma Erickson, Jewel Johnson (Lauren) and Larry Carle; her daughter-in-law Joyce Turnquist; her stepdaughter-in-law Deborah LaBonte; and her stepson Thomas LaBonte. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and many other friends and relatives.
If desired, donations in Eleanor's name may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
