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Debra Marie Burns

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Northview - North Mankato Mortuary

2060 Commerce Drive

North Mankato, Minnesota

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Nov. 15, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Northview-North Mankato Mortuary

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Debra Burns Obituary

Debra Marie Burns

Debra Marie Burns of Mankato passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at the age of 66.

Debra was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Burns and her father, Clarence Kuusi.

She is survived by her mother, Bonnie Kuusi; brothers, Jeff Kuusi (Michelle) and Terry and Dianne Kuusi, five children, Casey Burns (Leslie), Andy and Amanda Burns, Alex Burns (Jeanie), Rodney and Kyra Whight, and Katelyn Whight (Drew); and five grandchildren, Lydia, Parker, and August Burns, Barrett and Bruen Whight.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, November 15, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Mesabi Tribune from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2025.

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