Myrtle “Millie” Osmond, age 95, of Canby, MN, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Sylvan Court Nursing Home in Canby, MN. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2025 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Canby, MN with Rev. Levi Bollerud officiating. Visitation will be held Friday one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be in the Canby City Cemetery, Canby. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby, MN is entrusted with the arrangements.
Myrtle Delores Caroline Osmond was born on September 13, 1930, in Brandt, South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur and Lena (Winters) Plageman. She attended Burr School District 95 and later Canby High School, graduating with the Class of 1948. During her early years in Canby, she worked at the Canby Theater, where she enjoyed selling tickets and created many fond memories she loved to share. In 1951, Millie moved to Minneapolis and began a long and dedicated career as an Executive Secretary with Northwest Paper. She later continued her professional work at Piper Jaffray and Hopwood, where she retired as an Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to the Chief Legal Counsel. Millie was a proud member of Executive Women International and the Piper Jaffray 20-Year Club. In 2007, Millie returned to Canby to be closer to family and community. In 2022, she became a resident of Sylvan Court Nursing Home, where she was well-loved and cared for. Millie’s interests were many, and she found joy in collecting loons, watching hummingbirds, traveling, shopping, attending movies and concerts, and selecting just the right pair of shoes. She was an enthusiastic Minnesota Twins fan and was once recognized as Twins Fan of the Game. She also enjoyed watching and attending figure skating events, including National Championships and Stars on Ice performances. Millie appreciated the simple pleasures of life such as taking a ride in a convertible, sharing a cold Miller Lite in a bottle and having shrimp from Red Lobster. She delighted in the arrival of the first robin each spring, loved dogs and cats, and loved to dog sit for others. She especially enjoyed visits from Suzy at Sylvan Court and treasured wearing jewelry gifted to her by loved ones. Above all, Millie cherished her family, her many friendships, and the close bonds she formed with the staff and residents at Sylvan Court. Millie passed away with family by her side on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Sylvan Court Nursing Home in Canby, Minnesota at the age of 95.
Millie is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Edwin, Alvin, Marvin, and Goodwin; and her sisters Rose Hansen, Lillian Christie, Violet Christie, Fern Donaldson, and Lylis Nelson.
