Leona Celia Smieja Burggraff-Borg's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2022 in Upsala, Minnesota

Leona Celia Smieja Burggraff-Borg

November 19, 1927 - December 8, 2022 (95 years old)

Upsala, Minnesota

Leona Celia Smieja Burggraff-Borg's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2022 in Upsala, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service

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Leona Celia Smieja Burggraff-Borg

November 19, 1927 - December 8, 2022 (95 years old)

Upsala, Minnesota

Leona Celia Smieja Burggraff-Borg Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leona Celia Smieja Burggraff-Borg of Upsala, Minnesota, born in Royalton, Minnesota, who passed away on December 8, 2022 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Philip Smieja and Rose Smieja (Fussy); her husbands, Ralph Burggraff Sr. and Norman Borg; her son Tom Burggraff; her grandchildren, Sara Burggraff and Jason Burggraff; her siblings, Dorothy Kuklok, Mary Ann Borg and Philip Smieja, Jr.; and her daughter-in-law Doris Burggraff.

She is survived by: her children, Ralph "Butch" Burggraff, Jr. (Carolyn) of Centerville, Elmer Burggraff (Denise) of Moose Lake, Dan Burggraff (Julie) of Upsala and Marlene Lange (Kenneth) of Upsala; her daughter-in-law Janice Burggraff of Rogers; her stepchildren, Michael Borg of Clear Lake, Wisconsin and Karlene Olsen (Lynn) of Lake Elmo; and her sisters, Josephine Czech of Brainerd, Louise Kroll of Coon Rapids, Clara Zimmerman of Royalton and Janet Popp of Mayhew Lake. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 9 step-great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, 2 great-great step grandchildren; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service



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308 S Main St, Upsala, MN 56384

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308 S Main St, Upsala, MN 56384

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