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Obituary for Deborah Breidenbach
DEBORAH BREIDENBACH, 74, of Byron, IL; formerly of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, officiated by Mr. Ken Renkes. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30th at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established to the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City, IA.
Debbie was born June 9, 1948 in Clinton, IA to H. Reid and Marian (Petersen) Nelson. She was educated in the Clinton grade schools and was a 1966 graduate of Clinton High School. She later graduated from Clinton Community College as an LPN. On October 10, 1970 Debbie married Larry Breidenbach in Clinton. She worked at several hospitals and nursing homes in the area where she touched the lives of so many over her 43 year career. She also provided in-home daycare in Morrison for many families while raising her own children. Debbie was a member of Journey Church in Clinton; her love for the Lord was infectious to all around, as she spread her love & light. She was an avid decorator and enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and antiquing. She loved spending time with her family, especially her “favorite” grandchildren; they were the light of her life.
Survivors include her ex-husband and loving friend, Larry (Tim Michelsen) Breidenbach, of Sarasota, FL; two daughters, Amie (Scott) Oehlberg of Sarasota FL and Katie (Marlon Tillman) Nailor of DeKalb, IL; one son, Jonathan (Lynell) Breidenbach of Morrison, IL; her little dog, Bitsie Boo; six grandchildren, Zach (Gloria) Nailor, Caleb (Kayla Baum) Oehlberg, Hannah Oehlberg, Nathan Nailor, Lily Nailor, and Tegan Breidenbach; one brother, Douglas (Mary Ann) Nelson of Clinton, IA; one son-in-law, Dana Nailor of DeKalb, IL; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She will also be missed by many who loved her and called her “Mom”.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Nathan Elwood Breidenbach; one daughter, Mollie Ann Breidenbach; one brother, Larry Nelson.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
30
Nov
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
404 Lincolnway East
Morrison, IL 61270
Service
Thursday
1
Dec
10:00 AM
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
404 Lincolnway East
Morrison, IL 61270
Cemetery Details
Location
Grove Hill Cemetery
East High Street
Morrison, IL 61270
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