Debra Kay Erickson

Memorial services for Debra Kay Erickson of Donnelly, MN will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, rural Donnelly, with Reverend Rochelle Anderson officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Burial will be in Frog Lake Cemetery, rural Alberta.

Debra Kay Erickson (Raasch), age 70, born on February 5, 1956 in Stevens County, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9:37 p.m. in Morris, Minnesota.

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; her children Kristi (Chris) Hoodie of Alexandria, Daniel (Jammie) Erickson of Avon, Andrew (Tana) Erickson of Alberta, and Adam (Katie) Erickson of Cyrus; her twelve cherished grandchildren: Tyler (McKenna), Maddix, Ryker, Callan, Carter, Kadam, Evan, Tayven, Brecken, Eve, Izan, Kyla; her cousin Vicky and 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 Glenwood 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.

Debra’s memory will live on through the family she loved so dearly and through the many lives she touched.

Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN is in care of the arrangements for Deb.