Deborah C. Small

Deborah C. Small obituary

Deborah C. Small

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St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church

7399 W 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

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Memorial Mass

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7399 W 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

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Deborah Small Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Mar. 5, 2026.
Deborah Cremieux Small (70) passed away after a long illness on March 1, 2026. Loving Wife of 48 years to Edward. Devoted and Loving Mother to Edward (Jackie) and Donald (Melissa) Small and Katie (Matthew) Vieck. Beloved Grandmother to Adam and Eleanor Small and Amelia and Ryan Vieck. Cherished Sister to Richard (Carolyn) and Gary (Deborah) Cremieux. Loving Daughter to the late Richard and Alfreda (nee Funk) Cremieux. Cherished sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Debbie graduated from St. Louis De Montfort Grammar School (1970), Queen of Peace High School (1974), and the College of St. Francis (St. Francis University) (Cum Laude 1977). Debbie worked for many years in administrative positions in the Health Care Industry. Memorial Visitation Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL followed by Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m.; Interment private. Debbie was a great dog lover and donations in her name to South Suburban Humane Society (southsuburbanhumane.org) would be appreciated; Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home, For Funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Service

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church

7399 W 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

14

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church

7399 W 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels