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Debra Appelquist Obituary
Debra J. Appelquist
May 30, 1960-January 19, 2023
VIOLA-Debra J. Appelquist, 62, of Viola, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will take place Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Memorials may be made to the family to be decided at a later date.
Debra was born on May 30, 1960 in Moline, the daughter of Minnis and Dolores (Brust) Essary. She married, the love of her life, Steven Appelquist on July 5, 1980 in Rock Island. Debra worked as a professional seamstress/upholsterer. She enjoyed playing piano, puzzles, traveling, sewing, and other crafts. Debra was known as the swimming pool "Diva." Most of all she loved spending time with her husband, all of her family and friends.
Debra is survived by her husband, Steve Appelquist; son, Deven Applequiest; daughter, Nicole Appelquist; grandchildren, Ayden and Dylan; siblings, Bill (Marg) Essary, Ed (Patty) Essary, Kathy (Ron) Black, and Bob (Annette) Essary; sister-in-law, Aud Essary; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and brother, Denny Essary.
Online condolences may be left to Debra's family at www.wheelanpressly.com.
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Gary Vande moortel
January 24, 2023
Hello Steve. Sincere condolences. Was checking visitation times and realized it was earlier today. Gary Vandemoortel
Ken Buckrop
January 22, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Buck and Lynette
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Chris
January 22, 2023
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Terri L Jared
January 22, 2023
Steve, Nicole,Deven, I am so sorry for your loss. Deb was a great person. We worked together at the S&L, sorry we didn't keep closer in touch...but shared many laughs. May God's strength be with you all.
Terri Jared
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