Brownlee, Deanna

Age 70 of Bemidji and spent winters in Mesa, Arizona. Passed away on October 22, 2021 at home. Preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Lester & Caroline Fritz, and Dayton & Opal Schwinger; and siblings, Velora, June, and Eldo. Survived by her children, Tonja (Troy) Lesmeister and Matt (Jody) Brownlee; grandchildren, Latidra, Annissa, Kendra, Neyo, Josie, Katy, Logan, Trevor (Julie) and Troy (Kara); 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters, Carol (Bob) and Maeve; furry companion, Sunny her sunshine; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and was well known as “grandma” to many. Deanna loved to travel and traveled often. She was very strong in her faith. Memorial Service at 11am on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior. Deanna was a proud supporter of the Montego Bay Community Home for Girls (Melody House) of Montego Bay, Jamaica. Having lost her own parents at a young age she related to the teen girls at Melody House and supported them in many ways over the years. Please consider donating to this charity, via the link below, in lieu of flowers. https://tinyurl.com/ud3f3sxc

To view the live stream of the memorial service for Deanna please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/465329384918021/