Joan Barbara (Sell) Turcotte

Joan Barbara Turcotte, age 90, of Elk River, MN passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025.

Joan was born in Glidden, WI, on April 18, 1935, to Carl and Veronica Sell. On October 5, 1957, she was united in marriage to Robert Turcotte in Duluth, MN. Together, they raised five children and made their home in Elk River, MN.

A lifelong homemaker, Joan was best known for her incredible baking skills—especially her chocolate chip cookies. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures like fishing and tending to the hummingbirds outside her kitchen window. Joan deeply loved her husband, children, and grandchildren. She delighted in sending musical cards, making her grandchildren smile, and chatting on the phone with her sisters.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Robert Turcotte, and her son, Brian.

She is survived by her brother, Edwin Sell; her children, Nancy (Ray) Winter, Patrick (Donna), Daniel, and Paul; her grandchildren, Shawn, Stephanie, Brooke, Matthew, Samantha, Jeremiah, and John; and seven great-grandchildren.

Joan’s family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Guardian Angels by the Lake and to Father Mark of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 566 4th Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the church.

Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home 763-689-2244

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