Colene Gibbons DeBoer, a longtime resident of Crookston, Minnesota, has died at the age of 93.
DeBoer passed away on September 24, 2026, surrounded by family at the Benedictine Living Center in Crookston, according to her obituary notice from Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service.
Her death has been recorded by the local funeral home and reported by KROX, providing confirmation of her passing and the arrangements that have been announced for family, friends and members of the Crookston community.
Colene Gibbons DeBoer Dies at 93
Colene was born on September 11, 1933, and spent her life connected to the Crookston area.
She was 93 at the time of her death.
The funeral home’s initial notice states that she died peacefully surrounded by family at the Benedictine Living Center in Crookston. A complete obituary detailing her life, family history and other personal information is expected to be published separately.
At this stage, no specific cause of death has been publicly identified in the funeral home’s announcement.
A Life Connected to Crookston
Colene Gibbons DeBoer’s name is also connected to the DeBoer family of the Crookston area.
Her late husband, Francis “Franny” Duane DeBoer, died on September 22, 2023, at the age of 91. His obituary identified Colene as his wife and described their long marriage, family life and deep connection to farming in the Crookston area.
Francis and Colene were married on August 29, 1953, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston.
Francis’s obituary noted that the couple raised their family in the Crookston area and remained closely connected to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The couple’s family included sons Dennis, Gary, James and Todd DeBoer, according to Francis DeBoer’s previously published obituary.
Funeral Service Announced
A funeral service for Colene DeBoer has been scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026.
The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston. Visitation is scheduled to begin one hour before the service, at 10:00 a.m.
Following the service, interment will take place at Oakdale Cemetery.
Colene DeBoer Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Colene Gibbons DeBoer |
| Born | September 11, 1933 |
| Age | 93 |
| Hometown | Crookston, Minnesota |
| Date of death | September 24, 2026 |
| Place of death | Benedictine Living Center, Crookston |
| Surrounded by | Family |
| Visitation | September 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| Funeral service | September 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| Church | Our Savior Lutheran Church |
| Burial | Oakdale Cemetery |
| Cause of death | Not publicly disclosed |
The funeral and burial information comes from the current obituary notice published by Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service.
Family Remembers a Long Life
Although the complete obituary has not yet been released, the available family records provide some context about Colene’s long connection to the Crookston community.
Her marriage to Francis DeBoer lasted seven decades, from 1953 until his death in 2023. His obituary described their family life and the generations of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were part of their lives.
The fact that Colene died surrounded by family also reflects the close family circumstances noted in the funeral home’s announcement.
More details about her personal life, community involvement and surviving relatives may become available when the complete obituary is published.
Colene DeBoer Cause of Death
The available obituary notice does not provide a specific cause of death for Colene DeBoer.
It confirms that she died on September 24 at Benedictine Living Center in Crookston at age 93, surrounded by family.
Without a statement from the family or another authoritative source, it would be inappropriate to speculate about the medical circumstances surrounding her death.
Crookston Community Prepares to Say Goodbye
Colene’s funeral service will take place at Our Savior Lutheran Church, the same Crookston church where she married Francis DeBoer more than 73 years ago.
Family members, friends and others who knew her will have an opportunity to gather during visitation before the service and later at Oakdale Cemetery for interment.
Her passing brings to a close a 93-year life that remained closely connected to family and the Crookston community.
As additional details become available through the family’s full obituary, they may provide a fuller picture of Colene’s life, relationships and the memories she leaves behind.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on information publicly released by Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service and local Crookston reporting as of September 25, 2026. The funeral home has confirmed Colene Gibbons DeBoer’s death, age, location and funeral arrangements. A specific cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, and no cause has been inferred in this article. Additional biographical details may be added when the family’s full obituary is published.