Phyllis Jane Kruckeberg, 87, of Owatonna, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Birchwood Cottages. She was born November 10, 1930 in Owatonna the daughter of Rueben and Elizabeth (Hybl) Carlson. Phyllis graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1949 and attended 1 year at Austin Community College for secretary training. On Sept 6, 1950 she married Corvin Ditlevson. He preceded her in death in 1978. Phyllis married Darrell Kruckeberg in 1983 and he preceded her in death in 1987. She worked throughout her life as a waitress and a secretary. Phyllis lived in Blooming Prairie for most of her life before moving to Owatonna. While in Owatonna she worked at MBZ Communications, Sterling Drug and Culver's. Phyllis was a member of First Lutheran Church for many years and joined Trinity Lutheran Church after moving to Owatonna. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Phyllis was a Cub Scout leader and enjoyed crocheting, reading, cooking and baking. She loved playing Canasta and other card games. She is survived by her son, Gary (and Alyce) Ditlevson of Faribault; grandchildren, Jolene (and Pat) Kunkel, Chad (and Katherin) Ditlevson, Scott (and Tracy) Harty, Jeremy Lester, Rodney Lester, Kristi Lester; great grandchildren, Jacob Kunkel, Lizzy Kunkel, Cherise Peterson, Kylie Peterson, Connor Ditlevson, Brady Ditlevson, Justin Harty, Kevin Harty, Ethan Harty, Yasmine Lester, Giovanni Lester; brothers, Don Carlson of Hayfield, Doug (and Colleen) Carlson of Harmony; sister, Dorothy (and Adrian) Kilian of Geneva and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Corvin Ditlevson, Darrell Kruckeberg; daughter, Janell Lester; son, Dale Ditlevson; grandson, Jeremy Lester; Visitation will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna on Saturday from 1pm to 2pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna with Intern Pastor Madison Chelberg officiating. Interment will be in the Danish Baptist Cemetery in Blooming Prairie. Visitation: 03/03/2018 13:00 03/03/2018 14:00 Service: in Owatonna. 03/03/2018 14:00