THERESA JOANN BURANDT

THERESA JOANN BURANDT, age 75. Of Ely and formerly of Prior Lake, Minneapolis, and Bemidji, MN, died peacefully Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home in Ely with family at her side. She was born November 19, 1949, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of John and Joanne (Rogers) Elms. She was a graduate of Minneapolis South High School. Theresa was united in marriage to Thomas Allan Burandt on August 19, 1967 in Minneapolis.

Theresa worked as a homemaker. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely, and also attended St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Tower.

Theresa is survived by her husband: Thomas of Ely; sons: Joseph of Ely, MN, Daniel (Greta) of Tower, MN, and Thomas Burandt of Savage, MN; siblings: John Elms (Cheryl Bolen) of Minneapolis, Timothy (Valerie) Elms of Shoreview, MN, and Mark (Lisa) Elms of Circle Pines, MN; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and numerous extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Daniel Elms; Colleen Nygaard, and Mathew Elms; and brother-in-law: Dale Nygaard.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 Memorial Mass Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely. Fr. Charles Friebohle will be the Celebrant. Private inurnment will be at a later date.