Danielle Sagissor

Danielle Sagissor, 51, of Wheaton, passed away Jan. 8, 2023, at her home. 

Funeral services were Jan. 13 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with the Rev. Dan Gifford and the Rev. George Sagissor III officiating. Organist was Theresa Thiel with special music by Marcy LeClair. Burial will take place at a later date.

Danielle was born Feb. 25, 1971, in Melrose, to Mary (Graves) Sagissor and James Sagissor. Danielle attended Melrose Area High School and graduated in 1989. Danielle was highly active in sports. She enjoyed swimming, softball and basketball. After graduation Danielle attended St. Cloud State University. When Danielle left college, she settled down in Wheaton. Danielle met and married her husband Scott Keaveny. Danielle and Scott exchanged wedding vows in November 1998. They then went on to have three children: Traeton, Preston and Maiya Keaveny. 

Danielle served many years in the food industry. She loved giving back to the community with her Home Alone for Holiday meal. Danielle was recently a manager at the American Legion Post 80 in Wheaton. She was also the head food service director of the Wheaton School District. Danielle not only loved giving back to the community, but she also loved giving back to others as well. She is known for her cooking skills. She will be deeply missed for her big heart.

Danielle enjoyed watching her children’s sporting events. Danielle enjoyed a cool day on the golf course. She also loved spending summer weekends at her parent’s cabin with family. Danielle loved skiing, tubing and playing yard games. She shared many laughs and memories with family that will be cherished forever. 

Danielle is survived by her children, Traeton Keaveny of Mankato, Preston Keaveny of Melrose, and Maiya Keaveny of Mankato; parents James (Monica) Sagissor of Wheaton, and Mary (Graves) Sagissor (John “Sparky” Schmidt) of Grey Eagle; sisters Chas Atkinson (Marty) of Melrose, Tina (Steven) Lundquist of Wheaton; Jana (Dustin) Peyton of Wheaton; Scott Keaveny (ex-husband) of Melrose; nephews and nieces Cameron (Becca) Atkinson of Clearwater, Kiersten Atkinson of Sartell, Carter Atkinson (fiancée Hannah) of Sauk Centre, Caden Atkinson of St. Rosa, Keetin Patrick of Melrose, and Bria, Keira, Leo Lundquist of Wheaton; great-nephew Cohen Atkinson of Clearwater; and aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. 

Danielle was preceded in death by her grandparents, Melvin and Rose Graves, Jim and Florence Lillehaug, Anna and Vern Kraus and Norb and Monica Schmidt; and uncles Steven Sagissor, Mike Middendorf and Bob Tomford. 

Danielle will be loved and missed by many. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. To sign the online guestbook, watch the video tribute, service recording or livestream visit www.bainbridgefuneralhome.com.

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