Deborah K. Drendel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deborah K. Drendel of Hudson, Florida, who passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah K. Drendel to pay them a last tribute.
As Deborah departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Deborah may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Deborah leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parent LeDonne "Ma" Wilson. She is survived by: her father Richard "Pa" Wilson; her husband Lee A. Drendel; her children, Jaclyn K. Edlund and Frank L. Edlund; her child-in-law Alyson M. Rugge (Matt); and her grandchildren, Aubree C. and Maverick A. Ruggie.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Elburn Lions Park (500 Filmore St, Elburn, IL 60119).
Donations may be made in her memory at Anderson Humane, a local animal shelter in South Elgin, IL. Please visit https://ahconnects.org to help a charity so close to Deb's heart.
