Deborah "Debbie" J. Waitkus's obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2022 in Springfield, Illinois

Deborah "Debbie" J. Waitkus

June 9, 1949 - November 19, 2022 (73 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

Deborah "Debbie" J. Waitkus's obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2022 in Springfield, Illinois

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Staab Funeral Homes

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Deborah "Debbie" J. Waitkus

June 9, 1949 - November 19, 2022 (73 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

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Deborah J. Waitkus Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Deborah J. Waitkus of Springfield, Illinois, born in Danville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 73, on November 19, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Tom W. Thornsbrough and Cecilia Thornsbrough (Paskey); and her stepfather Harry V. Johnson. She is survived by: her husband Barry A. Waitkus of Springfield; her children, Jennifer Laub of Springfield and Matthew Waitkus (Cynthia Peraza) of Spring Hill, TN; her siblings, Rebecca Meeker of Palm Harbor, FL, Mark Thornsbrough (Donna) of Dunedin, FL and Eric Thornsbrough of St. Petersburg, FL; her grandchild Hiliary Gutierrez (Gabe) of Venice, FL; her great grandchildren, Gwyneth, Charles, Henry Gutierrez, Eloise Laub and Maxine Laub; her nephews, Kyle Thornsbrough (Jenni Wagner) of Indiana and Kory Thornsbrough of Peoria; and her niece Samantha Meeker (Ryan Olund) of Utah.

Memorial contributions may be made in Debbie's honor to St. John's Bread Line. Memorial contributions may be made in Debbie's honor to St. John's Bread Line.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Staab Funeral Homes



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Nov 29

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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
1109 S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62703

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Nov 29

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
524 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703

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