Limke, Debra Lynn age 45, of Apple Valley, passed away suddenly on Sat. night. Preceded in death by brother, Bruce Nielsen; father-in-law, Lawrence Limke and grandparents, Mildred & Raymond Nielsen and Esther & Carl Nelson. Survived by husband of 13 years, Jeff; 3 sons, Kyle Crawford, Nathan and Travis; parents, Lawrence & Bethe Nielsen; mother-in-law, Margaret Limke; 3 sisters, Lori (Arlan) Olson, Wendy (Jim) Turner and Cyndee (Darrell) Knight; 2 sisters-in-law, Mary (Lawrence) Hanson and Lori (Kent) McKay; 2 brothers-in-law, Jack (Jenita) and Joe (Pam) Limke; the Crawford family; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Above all, Debbie was a devoted mother who had the godly ability to love her three sons with her whole heart. She was a loving daughter, sister and wife who always put others before herself. Debbie was a loyal employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield in Eagan, where she worked for the last 23 years. She regularly attended Church of the Risen Savior in Burnsville with her family. Debbie appreciated nature and loved all animals, especially the many pets to whom she gave a loving home. Debbie will be missed by her many friends and family, but they rejoice in the knowledge that she is with her Creator again. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Educational Fund for her sons, Kyle, Nathan & Travis. Memorial service Wednesday, 10 AM, Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 E. Co Rd 42, Burnsville, with her visitation Tuesday, 5-8 PM in Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Interment Lebanon Cemetery.