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Debra LaValley Obituary

LaValley, Debra S. Passed away September 4, 2009, after a 10 year battle with cancer, at the age of 60 years. Loving daughter of Dave and Marian Racine, of New Holstein, WI. Beloved partner of Gary Adams and Hoover. A Memorial Prayer Service will be held Saturday, September 12, at 11 AM, at St. James Historic Chapel, W220 N6588 Townline Rd., Menomonee Falls, followed by inurnment at the church cemetery. The family will greet friends Saturday 9:30 AM until time of the Service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated. Debra loved to ski and garden and was an independent goldsmith for 35 years in Cedarburg, and currently sold her custom made jewelry at the Pagoda. Deb will be deeply missed by many.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 9, 2009.

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Jeanne Zueck

September 17, 2009

To one of the closest friends I have ever had the privilege of calling just that-friend. No one can ever, EVER replace her. I will miss her so very much. She was so kind hearted, funny, caring, beautiful, talented. What a gift she was to all of us. And through it all, she continued to be a very brave, strong woman. I am proud to have known her!

September 12, 2009

Debbie will truly be missed by all who had the privilege of know her wonderful personality and beautiful work. We have had the true honor of knowing her, her art and her friendship... Debbie & frank Tarantino

Thomas Wilson

September 11, 2009

Debra's passing is a great loss to the world of artists and craftsman. i watched her develope her skills over a thirty year period and she kept growing and kept refining her skills and techniques and she just got better and better at it. she really had her own distinctive style that was reconizable and set her apart from everyone else. a truely remarkable person and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

BJ Mueller

September 10, 2009

ToGary Adams and Hoover:
I loved working with Deb when we showed her jewelry. She was the most wonderful person. We became friends over those years. My heart goes out to you, Hoover and Debs family.
BJ Mueller of
Edgewood Orchard Galleries
of Fish Creek

Joan Arlette

September 9, 2009

A beautiful person has left us and we are so very sad. We will miss her beauty, her skill, her laughter and her friendship. She has many, many friends who loved her and shared their lives with her. She was a real trooper who battled cancer with dignity and strength.
Just one of her many friends, Joan Arlette

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