"They are all ultra-competitive. "This is such a great day for our program,'' Gophers coach Lindsay Whalen said. Amaya Battle signed her national letter of intent to play for the Gophers on Wednesday morning in the Hopkins High School auditorium. Help friends and acquaintances of She was raised in Cloquet, attending Leech Elementary, Cloquet Middle, and Cloquet High Schools. Her brother, Jamison, has transferred to the Gophers men's team and is playing this season. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. Cloud, Rochester, and beyond. Stephanie Battle Amaya's mom died on Oct. 26. She's been all-conference four times, all-state last season. Stephanie was most proud of her family, especially loving the title of Nana to her grandchildren with whom she loved spending time, reading books, and going on adventures. Kent Youngblood has covered sports for the Star Tribune for more than 20 years. Friends . Stephanie was born on October 22, 1962, to Peter and Priscilla (Roy) Defoe in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. "What's so exciting is we're all home-grown,'' Battle said. you soon. Send this article to anyone, no subscription is necessary to view it, Anyone can read, no subscription required, 3 early signings, 3 Minnesotans for Gophers men's basketball. . Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. I think Amaya is going to stay home,' " Terrell Battle said. May God wrap you in his arms in the days ahead. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Brian Zimmerman, a Gulf War veteran and . Stephanie is survived by her husband, Brian; children, Matthew Hammitt (Annissa Peterson), Christopher (Alyssa) Hammitt, Jonathon Hammitt (Tonya Kloos), and Annika Hammitt (Tanner Hicks); grandchildren, Eli, Adeline, Becket, Kolbe, and newborn Cordelia; sister, Michelle (Robert) LaFave; several nieces and nephews; parents-in-law, Roland and Barbara Hammitt; and beloved dog, Brutus. MINNEAPOLIS If you or a veteran you know suffers from PTSD and needs help, call the national hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to www.ptsd.va.gov. There were many reasons, including her mom. Cloud, MN to William and Carolyn Blonigan of Avon. She passed away on December 2, 2013. Stephanie also held an active role on several local boards including the United Way, school, and hockey boards. . She then moved to Minnetonka to finish her high school career. Joseph Matsumoto. Stephanie Suzanne (Huberty) Gregor, age 36, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after a courageous lifelong battle with Cystinosis. Stephanie was born on September 4, 1972, the daughter of Judith and Steven Wagar in Robbinsdale, MN. Visitation will . Click to Call Now. Stephanie Jean Thompson was born October 24, 1982, to Marvin Jr. and Heidi (Hansen) Thompson in Owatonna, Minnesota. She was baptized Jan. 22, 1995, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka, MN.