Graham, Helen Maryanne (Miskowiec, Severson) passed peacefully on April 12, 2024, days after her 95th birthday. She leaves a legacy of warmth, creativity, and boundless love by those whose lives she touched. Born on March 17, 1929, to Andrew and Antonia Miskowiec, Helen grew up in Northeast Minneapolis, attended Edison High School, and graduated as Valedictorian. She found joy in many hobbies, from choir directing to gardening, sewing, knitting, cooking, and oil painting black and white photographs. As owner of Severson Photography, she created unforgettable memories for countless weddings and events. In her eighth decade, Helen penned a memoir chronicling her life from birth to age 18, a testament to her desire to pass on her wisdom and experiences to her children and grandchildren. Helen is preceded in death by her husbands; Ellery Severson and Keith Graham, and son, Mark Severson (Bernadette). She is survived by her children Greg, Risë, Brian (Vicki), and Kathy (Ron), stepchildren Reah (Knut), Kitre, and Kurt, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling, followed by a private Celebration of Life.

Published on May 26, 2024