Debra Thalin

Debra "Deb" L. Thalin (nee Maas) Age 64, of Hugo, passed away after a short battle with cancer on June 13, 2020 surrounded by love. Deb was born in Minneapolis on September 9, 1955. Deb grew up in the Minneapolis area, graduating from Coon Rapids High School in 1973.A 40-year employee of Lutheran Brotherhood and Thrivent, in both the Minneapolis and Appleton, WI offices, she retired after 40 years in 2018.Deb most enjoyed spending time with her family. She was extremely proud and protective of both her biological and her “bonus” children and grandchildren and would do anything for them. A selfless woman, even until the end, her concern was how her illness was going to affect them.​Deb is survived by her loving children, Paul (Dustin) and Rachel; sister, Ronni; “Bonus Family” Sarah, Josh, Ethan, Lili and Spencer Prior; best friend, Sue; many other close aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Preceded in death by parents, Ronald and Eleanor (Atneosen);and brother-in-law, David.​Special thank you to Heather and the staff at Cerenity White Bear Lake for the care received in her last days.​In lieu of flowers, memorials to family preferred.​A visitation to celebrate Deb's life will be held from 2-6 PM Friday, June 26 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Road B.