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Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 10th after a long battle with kidney disease. Preceded in death by father, Richard Kruzel; grandparents, Emma & Rubin, Verna & Raymond; father-in-law, John Albert; uncle, Gary Poland. Survived by husband, Daniel; son, Austin; mother, Barb Kruzel; brothers, Tony (Gina), Michael (Michelle); sister, Melissa (Derek) Kruzel-Barnard; mother-in-law, Shelley Albert; brother-in-law, Michael (Rick) Albert; also many other relatives and friends.
Lana grew up in Apple Valley until 1984, moved around some then graduated in 1992 from Eureka High School in Missouri. In September 1998, she married Daniel in Roseville and Austin was born in May 2000. Lana loved loud music and being with people. She was kind and friendly and was very patient, content and peaceful with life. She was a praise and worship leader at church for a time. Lana loved her cats, animals, video games, movies, and true crime shows. She deeply loved her family and God, most of all. She worked various careers throughout her lifetime and helped own/operate Midway Storage for a few years.
Lana fought kidney disease for 15 years. She received a transplant in 2011 from her brother and has been receiving dialysis at DaVita Dialysis since 2018, where she formed many friendships.
Celebration of Life 3:00 PM Saturday, May 17th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1:00 – 3:00 PM prior to the service. Private Interment Lebanon Cemetery, Apple Valley.
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Sandy B
May 17, 2025
My sympathies for your great loss. Cherish the time you had together, and Lana's determination to be with her family as long as possible
Becky
May 17, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelene Reed
May 17, 2025
RIP Lana, you are with the angels now free of pain.
Toni Kalis
May 16, 2025
RIP you are with the angels now. Fly high with no more pain.
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Christine Robba BooICU
May 15, 2025
RIP Lana..May you soar free with the Angels
Valerie Amsterdam
May 15, 2025
I received an email from Lana that was delayed in arriving. I started to cry, I wish I had known Lana better and longer. I have been federal trial attorney for 35 years. Lana´s ability to analyze and develop strategy was exceptional. Her grit in enduring years of suffering and her ability to live every day to it´s fullest was awe inspiring,
Sam Mehle
May 15, 2025
Rest in peace
Christina Todd
May 14, 2025
I only knew Lana from YouTube, as she´s been part of our true crime community. Lana was intelligent, witty, loving, and a loyal friend to those lucky enough to know her. I´m am saddened by her sudden passing, and I grieve for her husband and son.
My deepest condolences,
Christina Todd
Susan Byskirk
May 14, 2025
I only know of her through the true crime community. She is obviously a kind, caring person and a great friend. I'm sure she was a blessing to her family and friends. God knew her heart and she received her blessings accordingly. This is a very difficult time for the family, so many knowing her only through videos, but we have seen what a good heart she had. I am sorry I have nothing to offer but my condolences. She was truly a wonderful person. Stay strong until you meet again in Heaven.
Jennifer McHan
May 14, 2025
Rest in Heaven, God bless you and your family and dear friends
Judith and Jack Webber
May 14, 2025
Rest in peace
Margaret Polly
May 14, 2025
Loved being neighbors and getting to know you and especially Austin. You amazed me with your ability to play anything by ear on the piano and your love of Jesus and your family. Austin and my son, Daniel Williams, became immediate friends when we moved into Inver Grove Heights. You welcomed us with open arms. I will be forever grateful. God bless your family until we all meet again in heaven. Love and Prayers, Margaret Polly ( Williams)
Andrea Hughes
May 14, 2025
Rest in peace Lana. Blessings and love to her family. Abdrea
Valerie Amsterdam
May 14, 2025
I only knew Lana from sharing emails. She was incredibly kind. And I was truly impressed by her intelligence, insight and motivation. I have been thinking of hiring her as a paralegal. I am so sad. What a loss.
Lisa and John Sanders
May 14, 2025
It sadness us that we could not be there in person to show our love and support. But we are thinking of you and sending love and prayers.
Mark T. Busby
May 14, 2025
Prayers for your family Lana!! I never met you in person, but spoke to you on Tanika´s Two Cents. I´ve always thought you had a heart of gold, and I know you are pain free and dancing in heaven!! God Bless! From Louisiana
Vanessa Parlin
May 14, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones, gone too soon.. you are a beautiful, kind soul and will be missed. The world was much brighter having had you in it. Rest in power Lana
Stephanie Caceres
May 14, 2025
Reat easy Lana I never met you but u seemed so sweet and I hope you are dancing in heaven and your family has some peace in their hearts you are admired by so many who never even met you.
V Reynolds
May 14, 2025
Dear Lana,
We never met, but your actions speak to your kindness for others. You were thoughtful, funny, and generous with those you loved. May you rest in peace.
Cmoralez
May 14, 2025
May you rest in peace
Linda Faulkner
May 14, 2025
Lana, though I didn't meet you in person, I chatted with you several times via Tanika's Two Cents. I enjoyed chatting with you. I would have liked to meet you in person. Have a talk. Visit over coffee. I am sure we would have been friends.
Your husband, son & family members are in my prayers, thoughts & heart.
You are no longer suffering. You are walking handsome in hand with Jesus. I know your father met you at the pearly gates with a big hug.
One day we will meet & you can show me the jasper walls & the streets of gold .
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