Deana Jayne Pavleck

September 23, 1954 - September 3, 2019

Deana Jayne Pavleck, 64, of International Falls, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2019 at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer. Deana was born in International Falls on September 23, 1954. She grew up in International Falls and graduated from Falls High School with the Class of 1972. The former Deana Jayne Lyman was united in marriage to Van Richard Pavleck on April 14, 1972 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Deana worked for IGA and then at the City Drug Store for twenty years. She enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors and at the shack. She liked cooking, baking, and was a cleaning fanatic. She especially loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Deana was preceded in death by her parents, James Lyman; Patricia Carlson; and Harold “Bud” Carlson. She is survived by her husband, Van Pavleck; daughter, Ashley (Jared) Baldwin of International Falls; sons, Jason (Molly) Pavleck of International Falls, Josh (Christine) Pavleck of Duluth; five grandchildren, Aubrey, Elise, Brodie, Evi, and Drake; sister, Terri Renollet of International Falls; brother Jim (Lori) Lyman of International Falls; numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. A memorial service will be conducted at First Lutheran Church on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in International Falls.