Deborah Serafini

Deborah Serafini obituary, Black River Falls, WI

Deborah Serafini

Deborah Serafini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buswell Funeral Home on Jan. 13, 2026.
Deborah J. Serafini was born February 19, 1952, at Quanset Point Naval Base in North Kingston, Rhode Island, and passed away on January 13, 2026, after a long illness that she fought courageously.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Deborah is survived by her husband, Thomas Serafini, son David Johnson, daughter Melissa (Scott) Gilbertson, all of Black River Falls; sisters Pamela Medeiros, Judy (Peter) Kelly and JoAnn Riel Langford and their families (who always asked how Deborah was doing), all of Coventry, Rhode Island; granddaughter Amanda (Kyle) Spencer; grandson Jacob Gilbertson (Baily Peirce); granddaughter Sierra Gilbertson; great-grandchildren William, Xander, Spencer and Tate Gilbertson, Clair Gilbertson.
Deborah will be missed deeply; however, she will always remain in our hearts forever.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Special thank you to Grandview Care Center and St. Croix Hospice for the care they gave Deborah in her final years.

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Kae and David Dettinger

January 22, 2026

David and Melissa, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I worked with her many years ago and she made our wedding cake when we got married in 1990. Many good memories!!!

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