Debra Sue Downam Hall, 63, of West Allis, WI (formerly of Swayzee), passed away at 5:59 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born in Marion on September 22, 1957, to Richard Downam and to Joyce Ann (Haynes) Speelman. On October 1, 2020, she was engaged to Michael Minkebige, and he survives.
Debra graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1975 and went on to graduate from Ivy Tech School of Nursing. She had worked as a Registered Nurse, most recently at Oak Park Place Nursing Home in Madison, Wisconsin. She had attended Herbst United Methodist Church. Debra loved traveling and fishing with her fiancé, Mike, and they were looking forward to retirement so they could travel even more. It is hard to put into words how wonderful Debra was. She was truly an amazing woman who loved to talk about her family. She will be remembered as a fierce, spunky, and amazing person. She had a rich life full of experience with a lot of love to give and even more to receive.
In addition to her loving fiancé, Mike Minkebige of West Allis, WI, Debra is survived by her mother, Joyce Ann Speelman of Swayzee; daughters, Amanda (Darren) Hooper of OK and Valerie (Jay) Bamburg of OK; grandchildren, Draven Sands, Kyri Sands, Sian Sands, Justice Stevens, and Kaidence Bamburg; sisters, Lynn (Gary) Knight of Marion and Carol (Ron) Davenport of Swayzee; as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Downam; step-father, Richard Speelman; and brother, Darrell Downam.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington St., Swayzee, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Debra’s life will begin at 1:00 pm. Pastor Jeremy Moore will be officiating with burial taking place at Gardens of Memory in Marion.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Waukesha Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.
Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
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