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Violet M. Negus

† 2026

“Devoted wife, mother and grandmother of Elk River, Minnesota.”

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Violet M. Negus was a longtime resident of Elk River, Minnesota, known to her family and community as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who spent her life caring for the people around her. She was not a public figure in the conventional sense of politics, business or entertainment, and…

Violet M. Negus was a longtime resident of Elk River, Minnesota, known to her family and community as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who spent her life caring for the people around her. She was not a public figure in the conventional sense of politics, business or entertainment, and no Wikipedia article exists for her. She is remembered locally and through tributes shared by her family and the funeral home handling her arrangements.

Negus was born on May 31, 1939, in Monticello, Minnesota, to Edward and Mecie (Brown) Lange, and she graduated from Monticello High School in 1957. For much of her adult life she worked as a stay-at-home mother, and she also held a job at the Ben Franklin store for a time. According to her obituary, she enjoyed crafting, playing music with her sisters, playing cards, and hosting family and friends, and she took particular pleasure in welcoming visitors into her home for coffee and conversation.

Those who knew her described her as warm and caring, with a special gift for bringing people together. She was predeceased by her husband, James Negus, by her parents, and by her brothers and sisters. She was especially devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and family members have said that time with them brought her the greatest joy of her later years.

Violet M. Negus died on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Guardian Angels, a care facility in Elk River, at the age of 87. Her family publicly thanked the staff of Guardian Angels and Triniti Hospice for the care she received in her final period. No cause of death has been made public. A Celebration of Life service is expected to be held at a later date, with details to be announced by Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements.

She is survived by her children Glenn (Teena) Negus, Jody (Robert) Lashinski, Julie (Mark) Lee, Jamie (Paula) Negus and Jason (Christina) Negus, along with 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, her sister Linda Jordan, and many other relatives and friends. News of her death was first reported locally by outlets covering Wright County and Elk River obituaries, including WJON and the St. Cloud area news service, shortly after the family's announcement.

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Lost my nan the same way, quietly in a care home, and this hit harder than I expected. 87 years of coffee and cards and family, that's a full life. Sorry for your loss.

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Violet M. Negus died on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Guardian Angels, a care facility in Elk River, Minnesota. She was 87 years old. Her family's announcement, shared through Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home of Princeton, Minnesota, did not disclose a specific cause of death, and no cause has otherwise been made public. The news was first carried in local…

Violet M. Negus died on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Guardian Angels, a care facility in Elk River, Minnesota. She was 87 years old. Her family's announcement, shared through Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home of Princeton, Minnesota, did not disclose a specific cause of death, and no cause has otherwise been made public.

The news was first carried in local obituary listings and by regional outlets serving Wright County and the St. Cloud area, including WJON, which described her as a devoted mother and grandmother. Her obituary noted that she had been receiving end of life care, and her family publicly expressed gratitude to the staff of Guardian Angels and to Triniti Hospice for the care she received in her final days.

Tributes to Negus have focused on her role as the center of her family, with relatives recalling her love of hosting, her enjoyment of crafting and card games, and the music she shared with her sisters. She was remembered as someone who was always ready to welcome guests with coffee and conversation and who took pride in making others feel at home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, according to the family, with further details to be announced by Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Negus, her parents, and her siblings, and she is survived by her five children, 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, her sister Linda Jordan, and extended family and friends.

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How did Violet M. Negus die?
Her family's announcement did not disclose a cause of death, and no cause has been made public. She had been receiving care at Guardian Angels in Elk River, Minnesota, assisted by Triniti Hospice, at the time of her death.
How old was Violet M. Negus when she died?
She was 87 years old. She was born on May 31, 1939, and died on October 17, 2026.
What was Violet M. Negus's cause of death?
The cause of death has not been made public. Her family only noted that she had been under hospice care before she died.
Was Violet M. Negus married?
Yes, she was married to James Negus, who died before her. She was a widow at the time of her own death.
Did Violet M. Negus have children?
Yes, she had five children: Glenn Negus, Jody Lashinski, Julie Lee, Jamie Negus and Jason Negus. She was also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
What was Violet M. Negus's net worth?
No net worth figure has been reported for her. She was not a public figure known for wealth or business, but for her role as a devoted mother and grandmother.
What was Violet M. Negus known for?
She was known locally in Elk River, Minnesota, as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who spent much of her life caring for her family. She was also remembered for her love of hosting, crafting and playing music with her sisters.
Where did Violet M. Negus live?
She lived in Elk River, Minnesota, and was originally from Monticello, Minnesota, where she was born and attended high school.

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