Debra Stensgaard

Stensgaard, Debra L.
Age 57 of Edina, passed away April 17th, 2013, at Heritage of Edina Hospice Care. Preceded in death by her father, LeRoy. Survived by mother, Betty, of Ruthton, MN, brother Daniel of Eden Prairie and brother Chris, his wife Sarah, their kids Laura, Hanna and Dane of Victoria, MN. Born in Pipestone, MN on May 13th, 1955, attended Crippled Children's School in Worthington, MN, from age 4 to 8, then MN School for the Deaf in Faribault, MN where she graduated from high school in 1976. Despite being born deaf with cerebral palsy, Deb lived a full, independent life in Minneapolis where she was active in her church and had many friends. Deb will always be remembered for her smile and positive attitude despite her handicapping conditions. Visitation at BRADSHAW, 678 Snelling Ave. So., St. Paul, MN, on Sunday, April 21st, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Memorial Service at DEAF LIFE CHURCH, 532 Snelling Ave. So., St. Paul, MN on Monday, April 22nd at 11:00 AM. Burial at the Ruthton Cemetery, Ruthton, MN, on Wednesday, April 24th at 11:00 AM.