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Deborah “Deb” K. Willsey
January 25, 1954 -June 23, 2025
GOSHEN-Deborah “Deb” K. Willsey, 71, passed away June 23, 2025, at her home in Goshen. She was born January 25, 1954, in Elkhart, IN.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Browning.
Surviving is her mother, Beverly Newcomer, 4 children, Crystal (Russell Danielson) Willsey, Brandon (Heather) Willsey, Brittney (James) Isley, Kadijah Manges, 5 grandchildren, Cameron, Reagan, Christian, Titan, and Jayden. Also surviving is her fiancé, Ed Manges, 3 sisters, Crissy, Tina, and Penny.
Deb loved animals, enjoyed gardening, and was a natural instigator.
Per her wishes cremation will take place and there will be a celebration of life gathering from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 700 East Jackson Blvd Elkhart, IN 46516.
Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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