Debra A. Rea Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Debra A. Rea (Midlothian, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 17, 2025 at the age of 69. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Debra A. Rea to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Beatrice Larsen and Charles Larsen; her sister Joan Persson; and her brothers-in-law, Harold Persson and Alva J. Palmer.
She is survived by: her husband James F. Rea; her daughter Jennifer (William) Hazer; her grandchildren, Madeline, Jacob and Alexander Hazer; her stepchildren, James M. and Pamela A. Rea; her sister Sharlene Palmer; and her friend Donna Buchhaas (Michael). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian (4201 147th St, Midlothian, IL 60445). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Cedar Park Cemetery (12540 S Halsted St, Calumet Park, IL 60827).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the South Suburban Humane Society, honoring Debra's commitment and love of animals. (https://southsuburbanhumane.org).
