1957
Debra
2024
Debra Widenhofer
August 4, 1957 — May 3, 2024
Debra Lynn Widenhofer, 66, went to her eternal home with Jesus on May 3, 2024.
Born August 4, 1957 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dave and Lorene Bouman. Her passion for early childhood and special education led to her work at BabyTalk and STEPS. Deb’s heart for children and mothers was one of her greatest gifts, only surpassed by her love for her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Dr. Stephen B. Widenhofer, and was a dedicated and loving mother to her three children, Brittany (Michael) Atwood of Monticello, IL, Dr. Marc Widenhofer of Nashville, TN, and Jacob (Emily) Widenhofer of Nashville, TN. She is also survived by her parents; grandchildren, William, Joshua, and Andrew Atwood; Stevie and Nora Widenhofer; sister Linda (Phil) Williford of Indianapolis, IN; brother Dan (Joyce) Bouman of Belmont, MI; brothers and sisters-in- law; nieces, nephews, and cousins. If you knew Deb, you loved her and were undoubtedly encouraged by her.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m., Saturday May 11, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Ct, Decatur, IL. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, 2827 N. Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL and one hour before the service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Deb’s honor can be made to Unity Christian School, 2001 East Mound Road, Decatur, Illinois.
Born August 4, 1957 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dave and Lorene Bouman. Her passion for early childhood and special education led to her work at BabyTalk and STEPS. Deb’s heart for children and mothers was one of her greatest gifts, only surpassed by her love for her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Dr. Stephen B. Widenhofer, and was a dedicated and loving mother to her three children, Brittany (Michael) Atwood of Monticello, IL, Dr. Marc Widenhofer of Nashville, TN, and Jacob (Emily) Widenhofer of Nashville, TN. She is also survived by her parents; grandchildren, William, Joshua, and Andrew Atwood; Stevie and Nora Widenhofer; sister Linda (Phil) Williford of Indianapolis, IN; brother Dan (Joyce) Bouman of Belmont, MI; brothers and sisters-in- law; nieces, nephews, and cousins. If you knew Deb, you loved her and were undoubtedly encouraged by her.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m., Saturday May 11, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Ct, Decatur, IL. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, 2827 N. Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL and one hour before the service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Deb’s honor can be made to Unity Christian School, 2001 East Mound Road, Decatur, Illinois.
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