Amy Jo Grams, 56, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by love. Amy lived with ALS, facing it with remarkable strength, courage, and grace-but ALS was only a small part of her story. Amy was so much more than her diagnosis. She was a wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, friend, listener, crossword enthusiast, family game night competitor, music lover, and, most importantly, someone who knew how to make people feel loved!

A private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Amy was born on September 5, 1969, to Grace and the late Curtis Grams in Tracy, MN. Amy shared her life with her beloved husband, Paul Haugesag, and was the proud mother of Savanna Keenan (Grams-Haugesag) and Jasmine Grams-Haugesag. Her greatest joy was her family, and she absolutely adored being Grandma to Maxwell, Daisy, Delilah, Sofia, and Maya.

Amy had a warm, vivacious spirit and a personality that was impossible to forget. She had a way of making people feel comfortable, heard, and understood. She was the person you could call when you needed advice, a shoulder to cry on, or someone to listen without judgment. And while she was a wonderful listener, she was never afraid to give her opinion when you asked for it-whether you were ready for it or not.

She had a contagious laugh and a smile that could light up a room. Those who knew her best will always remember the Grams giggle-that unmistakable laugh that made everyone around her want to laugh along. And then there was the Setten smile-the kind of smile that could say everything without saying a word.

Amy had a lifelong love of words, learning, and a little friendly competition. She enjoyed the New York Times crossword, reading, word games, Scrabble, and, of course, winning at card or dice games. She loved live music and music festivals, trips to the beach, days at the lake, and making memories wherever she went. She could appreciate the simple things-a good conversation, a good song, a good game of cards-and she especially appreciated having the people she loved nearby. But if you asked Amy what mattered most, the answer was always her family. She loved being a mom. She loved being a grandma. And she treasured every opportunity to spend time with the people she loved most. Her family was her greatest source of happiness, and some of her favorite memories were the ordinary moments that became extraordinary simply because they were together.

Amy will be remembered for her warmth, her humor, her vibrant personality, her fierce love, and her remarkable ability to make people feel like they mattered. She had a gift for showing up for others, listening when they needed someone, offering wisdom when they needed guidance, and making them laugh when they needed it most. Her greatest legacy is not something that can be measured. It lives on in her daughters, her grandchildren, her family, and all the people whose lives she touched. It lives in the lessons she taught, the love she gave so freely, the laughter she shared, and the memories she created.

Amy's memory will live on in the Grams giggle, the Setten smile, family gatherings that get a little too loud, competitive games of cards, crossword puzzles that probably shouldn't be taken quite so seriously, favorite songs playing in the background, sunny days at the lake, trips to the beach, and in all the little moments when someone says something that makes everyone think, "Amy would have loved that."

And although her chair may be empty, her place in the family never will be. She will be loved, remembered, missed, and talked about for generations to come. Amy was one of a kind. And those lucky enough to love her will carry her with them, always.

We love you always and forever.