Debbie Heiny

Debbie Heiny obituary, Portage, IN

Debbie Heiny

Debbie Heiny Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edmonds & Evans Funeral Homes - Chesterton Chapel on Oct. 2, 2025.
Debbie Diane Heiny, age 69, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Chesterton, Indiana. She was born on October 6, 1955, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Harold and Betty (Burgess) Huddleston.
Debbie is survived by her mother, Betty Huddleston; son, Christopher (Dawn) Molnar; brothers, Larry (Tracy) Huddleston, Alex (Holly) Huddleston; grandchildren, Ben (Kristine) Molnar, Bethany (Cody) Harlan, Brett (Melina) Molnar and Brianna Molnar; great-grandchildren, Evy Molnar, Luke Molnar, Isaac Molnar, Jordi Harlan, Maela Molnar and step-son, Tim Heiny. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Heiny; father, Harold Huddleston and brother, Craig Huddleston.
Debbie was an avid reader and enjoyed watching classic black and white scary movies. She loved traveling with her husband before his passing in 2024. Debbie absolutely adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Debbie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed.
No services will be held at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Chesterton Chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com.
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