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Elaine M. (Danicich) Handt

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On February 11, 2021 @ 12:40 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 6 Comments

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Elaine M. (Danicich) Handt, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 16, at 11 am, with visitation from 9:30-10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Masks are required. Guests can also join by visiting stmichael-pl.org and click on the live stream tab. Father Tom Walker will preside. Pall bearers will be grandchildren. Elaine will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.

Elaine Marie was born on March 18, 1931, at the family home in Minneapolis, MN, to Peter Joseph and Anna Gertrude (Smykalski) Danicich. She grew up in Minneapolis and was the third of six children. Elaine attended Minneapolis South High School. She married Marvin William Handt Sr., on October 16, 1954, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Minneapolis. They settled down in Bloomington, MN, where Elaine and Marvin were blessed with 6 children, before moving to Prior Lake in 1983.

Elaine lived a full life and treasured each day. She was always active in the community Elaine lived in. She enjoyed volunteering at the Creekside Senior Community Center in Bloomington and helping in their boutiques. Elaine liked participating in the Golden Ager’s and being active in her faith, at St. Michael’s Church. She relished socializing with people. Elaine looked forward to playing Bingo at the Prior Lake VFW and The Pointe or even trying her luck at Mystic Lake Casino. During the cold days of winter, Elaine took great pride in handmaking scrubbies and towels for family and friends.

The greatest joy for Elaine was being encircled by family! She was a supportive, loving, and caring mother and grandmother. Elaine especially loved being a grandma and felt she had a sense of purpose in life. Elaine treasured the days taking care of them, attending their events, and being active in their lives.

Forever loved, Elaine will be greatly missed by children, Diane (Jim Mackey) McLain, Marvin Jr. (Mary) Handt, David (Heidi) Handt, Marilyn (Michael) McMahon, Barbara (Fred) Helgerson, Clayton (Pamela) Handt; grandchildren, Stacie (Dan) Thomason, Stephanie (Graham) Deiman, Kevin (Carly) Handt, Steven Handt, Madalene McMahon, Timothy McMahon, Brianna Mahoney, Jack Handt, Annabelle Handt, Alexandra Handt, Amanda Handt; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Dottie) Danicich; sisters-in-law, Muriel (George) Foehringer, Freida Danicich; other relatives and friends.

Preceded by husband, Marvin; grandson, Jacob McMahon; parents; siblings, Joe (Marcella) Danicich, George Danicich, Hank Danicich, Lucille (Roy) Newton.

Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation proud served and cared for the Handt family.

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Condolence from Keith Reeves on February 11th, 2021 3:32 pm

What a wonderful women. I’ve so many great memories of your generous family growing up in Minneapolis. Thank you for your legacy of kindness and love you’ve shown me since I first met your son and my friend Clayton in 1977.

Condolence from Darlene & Rich Davidson on February 12th, 2021 5:27 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Elaine was a very special lady! She loved coming to the VFW to play bingo! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her!

Condolence from Barbara prindle on February 13th, 2021 4:55 pm

I will always have fond memories of Elaine…. her happy spirit is an enduring legacy! I had joy of working with her as one of our VFW boutique people…. and to share many laughs at Bingo. What an inspiration!
Sympathy to all

Condolence from Carol martin on February 16th, 2021 9:40 am

Elaine was such a caring person always bringing freshly made banana bread to welcome you into the neighborhood. I loved her smile always such a pleasant women .
She will be missed

Condolence from Barb Michaels-Rauen on February 16th, 2021 9:13 am

Sympathy to the Handt family – What a wonderful lady Elaine was, she will be greatly missed. I so enjoyed seeing her at family functions as always enjoyed our little chats. Truly a wonderful person that will be greatly missed.

Condolence from Mari Sorgatz on March 7th, 2021 12:36 am

To all of Elaines loved ones, I am so sorry!! Elaine was my mom’s bingo friend! The love, understanding and compassion she showed my mom, was beautiful! And I was proud to become a friend of Elaines also, meeting 3 of her kiddos and Granddaughter Brianna! I am sorry I missed your moms services. Please know that she was loved and admired!!!!

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