Debra Ann Nicholson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Debra Ann Nicholson of Macomb, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 14, 2026 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Nicholson and Geraldine Nicholson (Tournear); her stepfather Raymond Kindhart; her son Gerald Ellis; and her siblings, Michael Thompson and Linda Bice.

She is survived by: her son Keith Ellis of Good Hope; her daughter-in-law Stacy Ellis of Libertyville; her grandchildren, Andrew Ellis of Forest Junction, WI, Kaylee Ellis of Libertyville, Zoe Ellis of Libertyville, Nash Ellis of Dickson, TN and Annabelle Ellis; her siblings, Gregory Nicholson (Vicki) of Tennessee, Barbara Connor (John) of Tennessee, Brenda Gayler of Brandenburg, KY, Donna Mathews of Galesburg and Pam Burgess (Kirk) of Morton; and her siblings-in-law, Thomas Bice of Macomb and Deanna Thompson of Port Orchard, WA. She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the McDonough County Illinois Genealogical Society in Macomb or Blessing Hospice in Quincy. Memorial donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com.