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Deborah Harris

1967 - 2016

BORN

1967

DIED

2016

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Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 E. Francis Rd.

New Lenox, Illinois

Deborah Harris Obituary

Deborah E. Harris (nee Pester) Age 49, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Deborah is survived by her loving family, parents John and Marsha (nee Sabin) Pester; brother Tim (Teresa) Pester; nieces and nephews Colton, Logan, Kamrin and Regan Pester and Shelby (Dustin) Silvus and Daniel Haren, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Deborah was an Instructional Math Coach for District #86 in Joliet and a Sunday School Teacher at Manteno Church of the Nazarene. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd. New Lenox IL 60451 on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 3:00PM until 8:00PM. Funeral service on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 10:00AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox. For information www.kurtzmorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.

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Published by Beacon News on Dec. 6, 2016.

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Bill Heller

December 17, 2016

Mr. and Mrs. Pester and family,
I am so saddened to hear the news about Debbie passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Brenda Brewer

December 8, 2016

Dear John and Marsha- May the Love of God surround you, and His Peace be all around you both at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed meeting both of you at the greeters desk and Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Marie Cooper

December 7, 2016

My sincerest Condolences to Deb's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marie Cooper Teacher AO Marshall school

Lorilynn Riemensnider-Stark

December 7, 2016

My sincerest condolences!

Deb was an amazing person!!! Friend to so many people who truly loved her. Her light leaving this world will leave it dimmer. She will live on in all of our hearts and memories ~ never forgotten!

Much love to you all.

Lorilynn Riemensnider-Stark

* * * * * * * *

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.


Mary Elizabeth Frye

Sherry Hill

December 7, 2016

I am so sorry to hear. But I know she is up with Grandma and Grandpa. They are all watching over you. Sorry I am unable to make the funeral. But I send my love.

Dusty Townsend (Kensel)

December 6, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie had this amazing gift for making people happy. I was in awe at her musical gifts and really loved how she could light up a room. She will be missed but never forgotten.

December 6, 2016

We are so sad to hear of Debbie's passing. Having known her when she was a teenager through her college years, my memory of her is of a very bright, beautiful young woman who was strong and determined, talented, and also very loving. We always wonder about people whose life our paths have crossed, I'm sad to say this is a sad way of finding out. It also is a blessing to see that her parents had raised her as Christ commanded 'to bring up your children in the fear and admonition of The Lord.'
Our love and prayers to all the family, co-workers, and children from her Sunday School class.
In His Love-Fred & Terri Bright

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102 E. Francis Rd. P.O. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451

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10:00 a.m.

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102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL

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