In Memory of Phyllis Pladsen 1933 - 2004

[Elsie V. Martin]

This entry comes in remembrance of Phyllis Pladsen, co-founder and president of the Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota, who passed away on Easter Sunday.  Pladsen's major contribution to genealogical inquiries was the publication of the Swedish Genealogical Dictionary. She was also an avid researcher, who taught genealogy classes at the American Swedish Institute, before roots exploration became popular.  Today Phyllis was honored at a service held at the White Bear Unitarian Church, Mahtomedi, MN.