Debra Lynn “Caitlin” Volker, age 67, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 8, 2022, in Iowa. She was born in California on June 11, 1955, to parents James Edward and Joy Carolyn (Redington) Hodges.
Debra was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and graduated from Tripoli Community High School. She went on to attend Winona State University and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Debra lived in her boathouse on Latch Island of Winona for many years and was an entertainer for the Renaissance Fair, traveling throughout the country.
She will be dearly missed by friends and family. Survivors include her son Matthew (Crystal) Volker of Rushford, daughter-in-law Sarah Volker of Sartell, grandchildren Jessica Volker, Andrea Volker, Bradley Volker, Lucas Volker of Rushford and Jacob Volker and Thomas Volker of Sartell; and siblings Doug (Norma) Hodges and Shari (Ken) Phelps.
Debra was preceded in death by her sons Lucas Volker and Jacob Volker; father James Hodges, mother Joy Hodges (later Quigley), grandparents John I and Bessie (Rusk) Hodges, and Merlin and Martha Redington; and nephew Spencer Hodges.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 265 Lafayette St, Winona, Minn., 55987. Rev. Jon Spinillo will officiate. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, 3480 Service Dr, Goodview, Minn. 55987, and again one hour prior to the service at church.