Barbara Jo Lecy

Barbara Lecy, of Granite Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 73.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Granite Falls.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Arrangements are with Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home of Granite Falls. www.andersontebeest.com

Barbara Jo Trottochaud was born on March 27, 1953, in Luverne, to Donovan Gerald and Violet Bernice (Ripley) Trottochaud. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith.

Barb grew up in the Pipestone area until her family later moved to Granite Falls. She graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1971 and continued her education at Granite Falls Vo-Tech.

On May 20, 1972, Barb was united in marriage to Donald Iver Lecy at Rock Valle Lutheran Church. Together, they made their home in Granite Falls and were blessed with two children.

Barb worked at Plews Manufacturing until its closure. She then returned to school and earned a degree in Office Administration from Minnesota West Technical College. Following her education, she dedicated 19 years of service to North Star Mutual Insurance Company before retiring.

Barb was devoted to her family and took great pride in her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed being a constant presence at their activities and rarely missed a sporting event, always cheering them on with love and support. Other favorite pastimes included taking care of her many flower gardens, sitting outside on her patio or taking little day trips with Don to area lakes to enjoy a meal at different restaurants.

Barb was a proud member of the White Earth Nation and deeply valued her heritage.

Barb is survived by her husband, Don of Granite Falls; daughters, Tanya (Richard) Dandurand of rural Clarkfield, Jami (Donnie) Peters of Granite Falls; grandchildren, Blake (Gabie) Dandurand, Alexis (Jordan) Fester, Kailee Peters (special friend, Mason) and Aria Peters; great-grandchild, Cullen Dandurand with another soon to be addition to the Fester's this September; sisters, Lori (Dave) Schuler of Glenwood, MN and Jane (Kurt) Kottke of Buffalo Lake, MN, brother in law Bob Lecy of Echo, MN, Ron (Terry) Lecy of Granite Falls, MN, and sister in law Ruth Skeie of Spooner, WI; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother in law Marlin Skeie, Jim Hegna, sister in law Ruth Ann Lecy, Marj Hegna.

Blessed be the memory of Barb Jo Lecy.