Debra James's obituary , Passed away on January 22, 2026 in Ishpeming, Michigan

Debra James

March 28, 1954 - January 22, 2026 (71 years old)

Ishpeming, Michigan

Debra James's obituary , Passed away on January 22, 2026 in Ishpeming, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Koskey Funeral Home

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Debra James

March 28, 1954 - January 22, 2026 (71 years old)

Ishpeming, Michigan

Debra James Obituary

The passing of Debra James of Ishpeming, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 22, 2026 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Debra James to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Dickson and Maxine Dickson Sr. (Finley). She is survived by: her children, Rebecca'Becky' Wernholm (Andrew), Kelly'Kady' Thorne (Firby), Erin Juidici (Scott) and Max Firby; her grandchildren, Lee Kutchenriter (Shane), Bethany Suomi (Brian), Daniel Ayotte (Liz), David Ayotte (Sarah), Ben Thorne, Sam Juidici, Cooper Juidici and Jason V. Firby; her great grandchildren, Landen Suomi, Brysen Nordman and Runa Ayotte; her siblings, Jim Dickson (Sheila), Janie Caufield, John Miller-Dickson (Kim), Robert'Bud' Dickson (Pat) and Dale Dickson (Carol); her son Jason Bruce Firby; her brother-in-law Clyde Caufield; and her nephew Nathan Dickson. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Koskey Funeral Home



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