Patricia Lillian Dirkes

Patricia Lillian Dirkes obituary, Crosby, MN

Patricia Lillian Dirkes

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Patricia Dirkes Obituary

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Patricia Lillian Dirkes, age 61 of Cuyuna passed away at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin on September 30, 2025. She was born on June 21, 1964 in Staples to Jerome and Lillian (Holub) Weishalla.
She was an employee of Wells Fargo with 20 years of service and was employed for a couple years with Super one in Crosby.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Steve (Kayla) Weishalla, Scott (Zaida) Weishalla and Louis (Madison) Dirkes; and eight grandchildren.
Preceding Patricia in death are her parents and one sister, Sharon Grunwald.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Taconite Canteen Event Center in Ironton. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby;
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A long time, Staples-high school friend, that will be deeply missed by all.
AC/DC on the car radio while driving to our favorite hangout. Her smiles that lit up of the room and her squeaky little laugh, made every fun adventure that bless me with great memories.

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Taconite Canteen and Event Center

240 Curtis Avenue, Ironton, MN 56455

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