Deborah Lou "Kershaw" Algren
Deborah Lou "Kershaw" Algren
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Deborah married Ralph Hayes on May 26, 1973 in Willoughby, Ohio and they resided in Madison, Ohio where they raised their three children. On June 24, 2000, she married Rusty Algren in Madison, Ohio and later moved to Euclid, Ohio. After 10 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on July 12, 2010. She then relocated to Aurora.
She is survived by children Jeffrey Hayes, Doug Hayes, and Emma Stein (Hayes); six grandchildren; and siblings Denise Kahr (Kershaw), Glenn Kershaw Jr., Paul Kershaw, and Dawn Doyle (Kershaw). Arrangements are being entrusted to Behm Family Funeral Homes in Madison, Ohio. Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
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Greg Waselkov
January 30, 2026
I remember Debbie from high school so many years ago, as one of the kindest of my classmates, and with the most beautiful singing voice. Rest in peace, and condolences to your family.
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Carolyn Page
January 29, 2026
So very sorry to hear of Debbie´s passing. Really enjoyed working with her and the family at the West End Y as kids. My thoughts and prayers go to the family. Peace be with you all.
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