Colene Gibbons DeBoer, a longtime resident of Crookston, Minnesota, died on September 24, 2026, at the age of 93. Her death has prompted searches for her obituary, family information, and funeral arrangements as relatives and friends prepare to gather in her memory.
This article covers the confirmed details currently available about Colene DeBoer’s death, including her birth date, final location, funeral service, visitation, burial plans, and publicly documented family connections. Because the funeral home’s current notice says a full obituary will be placed shortly, details that have not yet been officially released are clearly identified as unconfirmed.
Background: Who Was Colene DeBoer?
Colene Gibbons DeBoer was a 93-year-old woman from Crookston, Minnesota. The current obituary notice from Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service identifies her as Colene Gibbons DeBoer and states that she died September 24, 2026, surrounded by family at the Benedictine Living Center in Crookston.
Her obituary record lists her birth date as September 11, 1933. She was therefore 93 years old at the time of her death.
Colene’s family connection to Crookston and the surrounding area is also documented in an earlier obituary for her husband, Francis “Franny” Duane DeBoer. That obituary states that Francis married Colene Gibbons at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston on August 29, 1953.
Confirmed: Colene DeBoer was born September 11, 1933, and died September 24, 2026, at age 93. Her current obituary notice says she was surrounded by family at the Benedictine Living Center in Crookston.
Latest Update
The funeral home’s notice confirms that Colene passed away on September 24 at the Benedictine Living Center in Crookston. It also provides details for her upcoming visitation and funeral service.
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston. The funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the same church, followed by interment at Oakdale Cemetery.
What has not yet been confirmed: The current funeral-home notice does not provide a cause of death, detailed career history, education history, parents’ names, height, religion beyond the church service setting, or a complete list of surviving relatives. Those details should not be assumed until the full obituary is published.
Full Profile
Family and Early Life
Colene Gibbons DeBoer was born on September 11, 1933. Publicly available information currently provides limited details about her childhood and early years.
A previous obituary for her husband, Francis “Franny” DeBoer, provides some documented information about their family life. It states that Francis and Colene married in Crookston in 1953 and later raised a family in the area.
The same obituary identifies their sons as Dennis DeBoer, Gary DeBoer, James DeBoer, and Todd DeBoer. It also lists 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. These family details come from Francis DeBoer’s 2023 obituary and should be understood as previously published family information rather than a substitute for Colene’s forthcoming full obituary.
Career Path
Colene DeBoer’s occupation and professional history have not yet been provided in her current obituary notice. The available sources reviewed do not establish whether she worked outside the home, operated a family business, or held another professional role.
A detailed career history should be added only after the funeral home or family releases confirmed information.
Age
Colene DeBoer was 93 years old when she died on September 24, 2026. Her date of birth was September 11, 1933.
| Detail | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Colene Gibbons DeBoer |
| Date of Birth | September 11, 1933 |
| Date of Death | September 24, 2026 |
| Age | 93 |
| Residence | Crookston, Minnesota |
| Place of Passing | Benedictine Living Center, Crookston |
| Visitation | September 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. |
| Funeral Service | September 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. |
| Church | Our Savior Lutheran Church, Crookston |
| Interment | Oakdale Cemetery |
Religion
Colene’s current funeral arrangements include a service at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston. This establishes the location of her funeral service, but the available notice does not provide a detailed statement about her personal religious beliefs or denomination.
It would therefore be inappropriate to make broader claims about her religious identity until the full obituary provides more information.
Spouse or Partner
Colene DeBoer’s husband was Francis “Franny” Duane DeBoer. According to his published obituary, the couple married on August 29, 1953, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston.
Francis died on September 22, 2023, at age 91. His obituary described Colene as his wife and identified their children and extended family.
Net Worth
Colene DeBoer’s net worth has not been publicly reported in the obituary sources reviewed. No reliable financial information is available to support a specific figure.
For that reason, no net-worth estimate is provided.
Parents
The names of Colene DeBoer’s parents have not been included in her current obituary notice. Although earlier family records mention members of the Gibbons family, the available sources do not provide enough information to identify her parents with certainty.
Those details should be added only when confirmed by the forthcoming full obituary or another authoritative family source.
Height
Colene DeBoer’s height has not been publicly reported in the obituary information currently available. No verified measurement has been found.
Education
Information about Colene DeBoer’s schooling or educational background has not yet been published in the current obituary notice.
No school, college, degree, or graduation information is therefore presented as fact at this time.
Hometown and State of Origin
Colene DeBoer was associated with Crookston, Minnesota, and her current obituary identifies her as being of Crookston. She died at the Benedictine Living Center in the same community.
The currently available obituary does not establish whether Crookston was her birthplace or childhood hometown.
Official Social Media
No verified official social-media account for Colene DeBoer has been identified in the current obituary information. Because this is an obituary for a private individual, unrelated accounts should not be presented as hers without confirmation from the family.
No official social-media link is therefore available to provide at this time.
Quick Funeral and Memorial Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 11, 1933 | Colene Gibbons DeBoer was born. |
| August 29, 1953 | She married Francis “Franny” Duane DeBoer at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston. |
| September 22, 2023 | Her husband, Francis DeBoer, died at age 91. |
| September 24, 2026 | Colene DeBoer died at the Benedictine Living Center in Crookston at age 93. |
| September 28, 2026 | Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. |
| September 28, 2026 | Interment is scheduled to take place at Oakdale Cemetery. |
Reader Questions (FAQ)
Who was Colene DeBoer?
Colene Gibbons DeBoer was a 93-year-old resident of Crookston, Minnesota. She died on September 24, 2026, surrounded by family at the Benedictine Living Center.
When did Colene DeBoer die?
Colene DeBoer died on September 24, 2026. She was 93 years old.
How old was Colene DeBoer?
Colene DeBoer was 93 when she died. She was born on September 11, 1933.
Where did Colene DeBoer live?
Colene DeBoer was of Crookston, Minnesota. Her death occurred at the Benedictine Living Center in Crookston.
Who was Colene DeBoer’s husband?
Colene DeBoer’s husband was Francis “Franny” Duane DeBoer. They married at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston on August 29, 1953.
When is Colene DeBoer’s funeral?
Colene DeBoer’s funeral service is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Crookston. Visitation is scheduled for one hour before the service.
Where will Colene DeBoer be buried?
Interment is scheduled to take place at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston, Minnesota. The burial is planned following the September 28 funeral service.
What was Colene DeBoer’s cause of death?
Her cause of death has not been publicly stated in the current obituary notice. No cause should be reported as confirmed unless it is released by the family or another authoritative source.
Who are Colene DeBoer’s children?
An earlier obituary for her husband, Francis DeBoer, identified their sons as Dennis, Gary, James, and Todd DeBoer. Colene’s forthcoming full obituary should be used to confirm her complete surviving-family information.
Is Colene DeBoer’s full obituary available?
The funeral home’s current notice says that a full obituary will be placed shortly. The initial notice currently provides her birth and death dates, location, and funeral arrangements.
Wrap-Up
Colene Gibbons DeBoer died on September 24, 2026, at age 93. She was a longtime member of the Crookston, Minnesota, community, and her current obituary confirms that she passed away surrounded by family at the Benedictine Living Center.
Her funeral service is scheduled for September 28 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment is planned at Oakdale Cemetery.
A fuller account of Colene’s life is still expected from the funeral home. Until that information is published, the most responsible approach is to rely on the confirmed dates, locations, family connections, and arrangements already made public rather than fill gaps with unverified details.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available obituary and funeral-home information reviewed on September 25, 2026. Additional family and biographical information may become available when the funeral home publishes Colene DeBoer’s full obituary. Details not currently confirmed by an authoritative source have not been presented as fact.
