Debra Amaro's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2026 in Carterville, Illinois

Debra Amaro

May 15, 1952 - January 21, 2026 (73 years old)

Carterville, Illinois

Debra Amaro's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2026 in Carterville, Illinois

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Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home

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Debra Amaro

May 15, 1952 - January 21, 2026 (73 years old)

Carterville, Illinois

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Debra Amaro Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Debra Amaro of Carterville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 73, on January 21, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dimple Maxine (Smith) and Lee Ollen Taylor; her daughter Amy Jo; her siblings, Josette and Jim Beale; and her aunt Vera Smith.

She is survived by: her husband Rudy G. Amaro; her sons, Brandon Amaro (Rachel) and Brett Amaro (Timmi); her grandchildren, Rudy Amaro II, Edelia Amaro, Eli Amaro, Felicia Amaro, Willow Amaro and Gavin Amaro; her siblings, Karen Brown (James) and Charles Samuel Taylor; her sisters-in-law, Alva Hernandez and Andrea Barker; and her grandchild Disney. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Multiple Sclerosis Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home



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Tue

Jan 27

Visitation

Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home
322 N Division St, Carterville, IL 62918

Wed

Jan 28

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Joseph Catholic Church
600 N Russell St, Marion, IL 62959

Wed

Jan 28

Reception

Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home
322 N Division St, Carterville, IL 62918

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