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Debra Young
DEBRA KAY YOUNG
Strawberry Point
Debra Kay Young, 66, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at her residence in Strawberry Point.
She was born Nov. 21, 1951, in Dubuque, the daughter of Ray and Amanda (Bruggeman) Rubly. Deb was raised on a farm in Petersburg and graduated from Dyersville Beckman High School.
Survivors include two children, Marcia Downs of Rowley and Rick Young of Center Point; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sister Ann Rubly OSF and Sister Lene Rubly OSF, both of Dubuque; a brother, Jack (Mary Ann) Rubly of Farley; and a brother-in-law, Harley Willenborg of Dyersville.
Deb was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Rose Ann Willenborg; and a nephew, Keith Willenborg.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Strawberry Point with the Rev. John Haugen officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home. Private inurnment: SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg.
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