Debbie A. Fillbrandt, age 54, of Circle Pines died of cancer October 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 2nd at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Rev. Clifton Hanson officiating. A time for visiting will be one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Debbie Ann Fillbrandt was born September 7, 1958 in St. James to Darrell and Vida Zea. She was raised and lived her early years in southern Minnesota. When Debbie was in her teens she moved to the Twin Cities. She married Kim Sandvig and they made their home in Anoka County and became the parents of one daughter, Tisha. They later divorced. On April 30, 1983 she married David Fillbrandt and they have made their home in Circle Pines. Debbie was employed by Health East in St. Paul. She was very family orientated and enjoyed all of the family activities and taking short trips to the North Shore. She also enjoyed crocheting, antiquing and camping.
Debbie died of cancer on October 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul at the age of 54 years, 1 month and 21 days. Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Vida and daughter, Tisha Kirkendall.
She is survived by her husband, David of Circle Pines; 2 children, Joshua (Kerry) Fillbrandt of Blaine, Chelsey Fillbrandt of Blaine; 3 grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kiaunna and Keven Kirkendall; father, Darrell Zea of Slayton; brothers, Jeff Zea of Slayton, Gary (Jodi) Zea of Mountain Lake, Mike Zea of Lakefield; father-in-law, Jack (Fay) Wyttenbach of California; and by many other relatives and friends.
I will miss Deb so much. She was my sweetie. She fought a tough fight for 2 years. My prayers go out to Dave and the rest of Deb family.
My thoughts and prayers to my family in the loss of a great person. Debbie you are now free to run in the sun flowers like we did as kids at Grandma’s. See you again one day.
dave and family so sorry to hear about debbie she was such a special person see you friday
My sister Debbie will deeply be missed.I will never forget the times i got to spend with her.
To my sister we really never knew each other.Just in name only.But you will never know how much i wanted you to be a part of my life.Life for us moved on.Even though we had our outs and couldnt quite get it together.i look back on it now and dont know why i was angry or why you were angry.Im lost cause now im the villian.Im so very sad but words cannot exspress my loss.
When I turn my eyes towards the heavens I will surely see your smiling face.
My heart is heavy…Deb was my next door came mate for some time at Healtheast…she will be missed greatly….my love and prayers to the family
Our Sympathy to the Fillbrandts and their extended family and friends. We are so thankful that we had such nice visits the last months. It means so much to have the wonderful memories we’ve shared on the phone and in person. See you in the next life. Sending Love.
Debbie was an amazing person!! She always had a smile on her face no matter the circumstances. Although I miss you dearly, Debbie, I know you are no longer in pain, at peace, and able to reunite with Tisha. You were a great co-worker and friend!!! Love you!!!!!!!!
Debbie my dear friend, you will truly be missed by many but you are no longer suffering and or in any pain. I will truly miss the friendship we shared…the times we went shopping and out for chinese, our weekend at the camper and our Bayfield weekend trip. Memories i will treasure for the rest of my life. Love ya like my sister!!!!! May you rest in peace, until we meet again.
I’m Debbie’s granddaughter. When my younger brother and I went to her house, most of the time she would have gives for us there. I have always trusted her ever since my mom (Tisha) died. When I heard that she had died my family and I bursted into tears into tears. I am very glad that she is barred right next to my mom. And I am also glad that I still get to go to her house and spend some and more time with grandpa Dave. I love you grandma Debbie!! You and Grandpa are always in my heart!!
Debbie, I will never forget you or our friendship, I love you and miss you dearly. Rest in peace my friend. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Until we see each other again.