Wingspan Life Resources

01/14/2026

Maureen Merrill

Maureen was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 22, 1951 to parents Clyde F. Cullen and Peg (Reagan) Cullen. She passed away on January 12, 2026.

Maureen grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Regina High School in 1969. She attended the University of Minnesota graduating with a degree in journalism.

Maureen was always generous with her time, her talents and the love she gave to so many people. Her life was one of service to others and she often was a caregiver for family members, friends, and at her job at Wingspan Life Resources.

Maureen began working at Wingspan (then called St. Ann's) in 1974, serving adults with disabilities. She worked there until 2021. After retiring, she continued to work on call, and to offer craft classes until recently.

In 1999 Maureen married the love of her life, Frank Merrill. Maureen and Frank worked together for many years. They loved spending time with family and travelling to Florida regularly. Since retirement they traveled internationally to France, Ireland, Greece, Italy and Norway. Although she valued the experiences and memories from each of their trips Maureen also loved being at home.

Maureen loved music, art, writing, crafts, decorating, and above all, babies. She also loved finding the perfect gift for someone and wrapping it beautifully.

When she was diagnosed in late October with leukemia and a brain virus she faced this with calmness, faith and gratitude for the life she had shared with Frank.

Maureen will be remembered for her humor and the countless funny stories featuring her, and especially for the unconditional acceptance and love she gave to others.

Maureen is survived by her husband, Frank; her sister Peggy (Jim) Malchow, sister in laws Sarah White, and Mary (Mike) Schueppert, and brother in law Peter (Amy) Merrill and is loved by numerous nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces.

Her funeral is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knobb Road, Eagan MN with visitation at 9am and service to follow at 10am.

Memorials preferred to Wingspan Life Resources, 30 East Plato Blvd, St. MN 55107 or online at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Wingspan-Life-Resources

01/13/2026

We're excited to partner with the Women's Environmental Network for their Yoga & Coffee event! On January 24th at 9:00am, WEN will host a peaceful and rejuvenating morning yoga session, with an opportunity for participants to express their creativity by painting a gourd birdhouse for Wingspan's gala and silent auction!

For more details on the Women's Environmental Network, or to register for the event, visit: https://www.wenmn.org/events/wen-rooted-in-restoration-ywxcy-3sylf-3n9zt

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Wingspan Life Resources! May the year ahead be filled with love, laughter, warmth, and moments that make your heart smile. Here’s to new beginnings and shared joy.

12/30/2025

It was a Christmas morning full of excitement and gratitude at Wingspan! Our clients opened gifts from families, friends, staff, and community partners like Gifts for Seniors - Twin Cities. This wonderful time of year is always a reminder of how a gift, no matter how small or what shape it takes, can make someone smile and fill our hearts with joy ❤️🎄

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

Warm our hearts this holiday season with a gift of $10 or more as a last-minute stocking stuffer. Scan the QR code, use the link below, mail a check, or call 612-554-1314 to donate. We are so grateful for your support and wish you a joyful holiday season!

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Wingspan-Life-Resources

12/19/2025

Our holiday party was filled with good food, great company, and lots of festive fun. Everyone enjoyed spending time together celebrating the season and snapping photos with our very special guest, Santa!

The celebration also featured live music from John, a talented musician from our In-Home Program, which added an extra touch of holiday magic. Thank you to all who helped make this gathering such a joyful and memorable experience for our Wingspan family.

12/17/2025

Ladies Day started as a special gathering within our In-Home Program, and it has grown into a monthly tradition for the entire Wingspan family. Once a month, friends come together to craft and enjoy each other’s company. Ladies and gents alike are always welcome, and the sense of community is what makes it so special.

Check out these photos from this month's Ladies Day! And thank you, Marian Zapf, for capturing these moments!

12/16/2025

Thank you to the donors of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church for such an incredible gift of $1,325 worth of Target and Walmart gift cards!

For many of our clients, Wingspan is their only family, and community partners like Shepherd of the Valley help to ensure that all of our clients have the opportunity to experience a holiday season filled with joy.

There's still time to make your own year-end gift and bring holiday cheer to a person impacted by disabilities! Scan the QR code at the bottom of the image below to donate to Wingspan today, or follow this link: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Wingspan-Life-Resource

12/14/2025

Please join us in congratulating Xavier Castillo on five incredible years as a DSP at Harmony House! Thank you, Xavier, for the heart you bring to your work and the impact you’ve made in our community.

12/13/2025

We had so much fun getting into the holiday spirit with a merry little Christmas stocking decorating party! The room was full of sparkles, giggles, and creative energy as everyone designed their stockings.

Every single person left with a beautifully decorated stocking and a big smile. Shoutout to Program Director Devin Bremer for putting together such a joyful and heartwarming event.

'Tis the season, and we’re feeling it!