Diana Mae Jacka, age 56, of Virginia, MN passed away September 8, 2026, at Essentia Health St Mary’s in Duluth, MN surrounded by those who loved her.

Diana was born on April 15, 1970, to Raymond Edwin Lehto and Karen Ann Lehto. She graduated in 1988 from Roosevelt Senior High School in Virginia. After high school she proudly joined the United States Navy where she served her country as an Air Traffic Controller. She worked for Delta Airlines Reservation Center.

Diana will be remembered by her family and friends for the caring, loving person she was. Family and friends were very important to her.

Diana is survived by her son: Lucas Jacka (Cammie Coy) and their daughter: Lyla Jacka (who was the apple of her eye); daughter: Alexandria (Nathan) Anderson and their daughters: Reece and Reagan; fiancée: Justin Koschak; mother: Karen Lehto (Dennis Wessman); nieces: Katelynn and Hailey; close friends Linda and Jae; and many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father: Raymond Edwin Lehto; brother: Jamie Ray Lehto; maternal grandparents: Albert and Ester Jacobson; paternal grandparents: Jalmer Lehto and Eugene and Mayme Hilmas; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and many other loved ones and friends.

Diana leaves behind a lifetime of memories for all who loved her. She will deeply by missed but not forgotten.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Mt. Iron Community Center in Mt. Iron on Saturday, October 3rd. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until the 11:00 service. Pastor Liz Chenney will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by the Navy Honor Guard. Private graveside services will take place at the Sandy North Cemetery.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virgina. To express condolences online, see www.baumanfuneralhome.com.