Debra Kay Erickson
Debra Kay Erickson (Raasch), age 70 of Donnelly, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, peacefully in Morris, MN.
Visitation for Deb Erikson will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.
Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, rural Donnelly, MN.
Memorial services for Debra Kay Erickson will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, rural Donnelly, MN, with Reverend Rochelle Anderson officiating.
Burial will be in Frog Lake Cemetery, rural Alberta, MN.
Deb was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose Christian faith and love for her family were at the center of her life. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alberta, MN and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Morris and an active and devoted member of Kongsvinger Lutheran Church in Donnelly, where she generously volunteered and faithfully served her church community for many years.
Debra grew up on the family farm west of Morris and graduated from Morris High School. She married Mark Arthur Erickson on June 30, 1973 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alberta and together they had four loving children. Her children and grandchildren were the greatest joy of her life, and she treasured every moment spent with them. Debra’s genuine and caring spirit, unwavering faith, and devotion to family left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Debra worked as a short order cook at Trailways in Morris, a produce manager at Coborns, as a para for Morris Area Schools, at the University of Minnesota Morris in food services, and many years of service with Vicky at the 4H Food stand. She also took great pride as a volunteer at Toys for Tots in Morris as well as her role as a loving and dedicated farm wife. Through her work and daily interactions, she became known for her kindness, warmth, and dedication to serving others. She cherished her time with close friends such as her ladies from work and trips with her cousin Vicky.
She is survived by her husband: Mark of Donnelly, MN; her children: Kristi (Chris) Hoodie of Alexandria, MN, Daniel (Jammie) Erickson of Avon, MN, Andrew (Tana) Erickson of Alberta, MN, and Adam (Katie) Erickson of Cyrus, MN; twelve cherished grandchildren: Tyler (McKenna), Maddix, Ryker, Callan, Carter, Kadam, Evan, Tayven, Brecken, Eve, Izan, Kyla; her cousin: Vicky; sister-in-law: Sue Raasch, her siblings Jeanne, Greg, Jim, and Julie; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Evelyn and Milton Raasch; her in-law’s: Waldo and Irene Erickson; her brother: David; her nephew: Jeffrey Ellison; and brothers-in-law: Charlie Ellison and Mike Rosdahl.
Deb’s last remaining months were spent under the wonderful care of the staff at the Courage Cottage in Morris with support from Glacial Ridge Hospice, where she formed bonds with the staff and volunteers who cared for her as well as the many close family and friends that supported her during her final days; of which her family will be forever grateful.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE SEND MEMORIALS TO THE COURAGE COTTAGE, GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPICE, FROG LAKE CEMETERY OR KONGSVINGER LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Arrangements are with Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.
