Rebecca Knudtson Higgins

Rebecca A. "Becky" Knudtson Higgins formerly of Aitkin and Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri as a result of a tragic brain aneurysm. She was surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born Rebecca Ann Ludvigson on January 25, 1942 in Westbrook, Minnesota to Harry H. Ludvigson and Etta (Broers) Ludvigson. In 1960, Becky married Roger E. Knudtson and they resided in Rochester, Minnesota, where they raised two sons, Jay and James "Jimmy" Knudtson. During her working years Becky was an Executive Secretary for Owen Korsmo's State Farm Insurance Agency in Rochester, Minnesota. In 1987, Becky married Clifford V. Higgins and in 1990 they moved to Aitkin, Minnesota on beautiful Mille Lacs Lake where they remained until Clifford's passing in January 2016. Becky consistently referred to this as their "Wonderful Lake Life" as the Walleyes were plentiful and their friends were many. Following Clifford's passing, Becky moved to Cape Girardeau, Missouri to be closer to her only remaining family. The family has been so blessed to have her close over the past 7 years and while she missed her home State of Minnesota, she was proud to call Cape Girardeau home! Becky is survived by her Son, Jay Knudtson and his wife, Cindy of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Grandson, Gunnar Knudtson and his wife, Holly of Cape Girardeau and her precious new Great Granddaughter, Stella James Knudtson, whom she was so thrilled to hold upon her arrival this past May 28, 2023. In addition to her husband, Becky was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved brother, Gary; and her son, James "Jimmy" Knudtson who we lost in a tragic motorcycle accident in 1998 - Jimmy was her pride and joy! Becky was an avid Bible reader and cherished her relationship with her Lord and Savior. She was proud to call LaCroix Church of Cape Girardeau, Missouri her Church Home. Becky has touched many and she will be deeply missed. We love you Becky and thanks for being our Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Friend! A Memorial Service for immediate family will take place at a later date with Senior Pastor Ron Watts of LaCroix Church officiating - We appreciate all your prayers. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Rebecca Knudtson Higgins

January 25, 1942 - November 4, 2023