Deborah Diane (Dearth) Craig, 66, of DeKalb, IL went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, surrounded by family and friends. She was born April 21, 1948 in DeKalb, IL the daughter of Leo and Wanda (Risetter) Dearth. She married her best friend, Duane Craig, on April 21, 1993 in Sycamore, IL.

Debbie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in DeKalb, IL. She was employed by Brody?s Coat Factory and The Daily Chronicle, both in DeKalb, IL and was also a loving daycare provider for her nieces for many years.

Debbie lived her life with a genuine kindness. She loved animals, gardening, music, dancing, cooking, baking and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and made many wonderful gifts. Although her health was challenged for many years, Debbie was always a giver.

Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Duane; two sisters, Kimberly (Bob) Helms and Roxanne (Bill) Hamilton, both of DeKalb, seven nieces and nephews, Nathan (Lindsay) Helms of Chelsea, MI, Candace (Justin Kaisher) Lothson of DeKalb, IL, Tiffany (Danny) Adam of Austin, TX, Leo Lothson of Sycamore, IL, Brianne Helms, Joe Hamilton, Danielle Hamilton, all of DeKalb, ILand three great nephews Landon Lothson, Charlie Kaisher and Clay Adam.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one niece, Christina Dearth.

A celebration of life service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 12:00PM. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established by Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home

Service:
Thursday, October 16, 2014

12:00PM

Trinity Lutheran Church
Visitation: