Deborah Lee Lanenga

Deborah Lee Lanenga obituary, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Deborah Lee Lanenga

Deborah Lanenga Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knollcrest Funeral Home on Jun. 29, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Jacob "Jack" Lanenga, Jr; daughter of the late William and Irene Bandstra nee Stoll; daughter-in-law of Joy nee Hendrikse and the late Jack Lanenga Sr; loving mother of Jay (Holly) Lanenga, Becky (Chris) Hoffman, and Mike (Erin) Lanenga; devoted grandmother of Addison, Alyse, and Bailey Lanenga, and Leah, Hannah, Grace, and Levi Hoffman, and Ryne, Alex, and Lennox Lanenga; fond sister of Cheryl (Bob) Deckinga; sister-in-law of Jim (Laura) Lanenga, Joe (Michael Peters) Lanenga, Jan (Pete) Boonstra; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Debbie, a loving wife and mother, devoted grandma and cherished friend passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She had a passion for children that showed in her career as an elementary and preschool teacher, her work at church and her absolute delight in her grandchildren.

Visitation Tuesday, July 1st, 5-8pm at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. A Celebration of Love and Life for Jack and Debbie will be held Sunday, July 20th at 1pm at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Interment private.

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Stephen Casper

June 30, 2025

Joanne and I volunteered with Jack and Debbie many years at the Elim "Dutchfest". They were both nice and dedicated people. They will be greatly missed.May God be with their families. Stephen Casper

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