Deborah Vaught Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deborah Vaught of Battle Creek, Michigan, who passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Deborah had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Deborah may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lyle Rinker and Betty Rinker (Beach); and her son Jamie Vaught. She is survived by: her husband Stephen Vaught of Battle Creek, Michigan; her daughter Kathleen Wojciakowski (Thomas); her granddaughters, Kasey, Kendall, Kylie Wojciakowski and Abbie Vaught; her brothers, Timothy Rinker (Estrella) and James Rinker (Elene); her nephew Eric Rinker; her sister Dianna Ferraro (Vincent); Heather Davison.
