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Deborah "Debbie" Niksch

Gary, IN
May 26, 1960 - May 28, 2024
May 26, 1960 - May 28, 2024

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Deborah "Debbie" Niksch

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    May 28, 2024
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    May 26, 1960
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah "Debbie" Cunningham Niksch, lovingly known as Debbie, on May 28, 2024 at the age of 64 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Debbie was born in Bloomington, IN on May 26, 1960, and lived her life full of love, empathy, and kindness.

Debbie is survived by her wonderful children, Katie (Mike) Yatsko of Chesterton, Ben Niksch of Miller/Chicago, and Kim Niksch of Bettendorf, Iowa, and …

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Having worked and assisted Debbie on projects at Inland Steel I share your grief and offer my spiritual support in your…

Having worked and assisted Debbie on projects at Inland Steel I share your grief and offer my spiri…

Having worked and assisted Debbie on projects at Inland Steel I …

Debbie was an untiring advocate, volunteer, mentor and cheerleader for Emerson VPA.

She worked hard for the students and…

Debbie was an untiring advocate, volunteer, mentor and cheerleader for Emerson VPA.

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Debbie was an untiring advocate, volunteer, mentor and cheerlead…

From the first Pta meeting to field  trips, to her day care center, to Wiked in Chicago, to moving in, through Katie, B…
From the first Pta meeting to field  trips, to her day care center, to Wiked in Chicago, to moving …
From the first Pta meeting to field  trips, to her day care cent…
May we meet again Aunt Debbie.  Such a kind, intelligent woman with so much love to give.  We miss you. 
May we meet again Aunt Debbie.  Such a kind, intelligent woman with so much love to give.  We miss …
May we meet again Aunt Debbie.  Such a kind, intelligent woman w…
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Heroes Camp in South Bend, Indiana
Heroes Camp in South Bend, Indiana
Heroes Camp in South Bend, Indiana
What were Debbie's favorite vacation spots?
Diamond Lake, Michigan
Diamond Lake, Michigan
Diamond Lake, Michigan
What were Debbie's favorite ways to exercise?
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming
What were Debbie's favorite ways to spend free time?
Traveling with her three children, visiting with friends, and relaxing with her dog.
Traveling with her three children, visiting with friends, and relaxing with her dog.
Traveling with her three children, visiting with friends, and relaxing with her dog.
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May 26th, 1960
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May 28th, 2024
Gary, IN
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Ben Niksch
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Kim Niksch
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Leslie Trischler
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Cathy Busick
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Barbara Byrum
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Kathryn Shields
Grandmother
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William Shields
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Other people in Debbie's community

Amber Niksch
Angel Fraley
Anthony McCoy
Aubrey Rose
Ben Niksch
Benjamin Niksch
Bob Cunningham
Breea and Dan Gilbert
Calvin Stone
Cathy Busick
Cheryl Heck
Christine Preston
Chuck Oberly
Ciara Bermel
Danielle Esola
David Huntley
Deborah Weiss
Dena & Jeff Hertel
Donna Johnson
Ebony Lott
Eli Johnson Jr
Elizabeth Bathurst
Hannah Pajor
Hannah Reboy
Isaac Preston
Jamie Davis
JasmineJasmine N Delaney
JaTia Maclin
Jeff Heck
Jennifer Walsdorf
Jim Daubenheyer
Joal Dwan
Joyce McWhirter
Kate Shubert
Kimberly Niksch
Kristen Bielema
Leslie Trischler
Linda O’Saben
Lindsey France
Lisa and Dorothy Fields
Lorie Morgan
Margaret Fugate
Marsha Daniel
Meg McCarel
Megan Cleary
Melody Neagu
Michael Carson
Michelle Baumgarten
Michelle Golden
Noah Riley
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