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Debra Kay Ross

1958 - 2025

Debra Kay Ross obituary, 1958-2025, Monticello, MN

BORN

1958

DIED

2025

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Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel - Monticello

250 E. Broadway

Monticello, Minnesota

Debra Ross Obituary

Debra Kay Ross, age 67 of Monticello, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born in St. Cloud on June 14, 1958 to James (Fahsl) and Dorothy (Gehrke).

Deb was a 1976 graduate from St. Cloud Tech and was a member of the Granite's Drumline. She dedicatedly worked for Hoglund Bus Company for 35 years until her retirement.

Deb had a passion for baking, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandsons. She was a constant source of support for her family and friends, always showing up in person or with a thoughtful phone call. Her kind heart and generosity will be dearly missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her father, James Fahsl; and in-laws, Edward and Margaret Ross.

Deb is survived by her loving daughter, Nikki (Brandon) Christiansen; grandsons, Crosby and Kade; mother, Dorothy (Walter) Burton; siblings, Diane (Tim) Miller, Allan (Marsha) Fahsl, Donna (Russ) Dreier-Sullivan; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation was held Monday, October 20, 2025 at Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, Monticello, MN. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM, at Alleluia Lutheran Church, St. Michael, MN. Burial at Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, MN.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel of Monticello, MN, 763-295-2918, www.peterson-grimsmochapel.com.

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Published by Monticello Times on Oct. 20, 2025.

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