Debra Kay Bryan

Debra Kay Bryan obituary, BUSHNELL, IL

Debra Kay Bryan

Debra Bryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by MARTIN-HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME on Jan. 5, 2026.
Debra Kay Bryan, 69, of Bushnell, IL passed away on Saturday January 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born on December 28, 1956, in East Chicago, Indiana to Valentino and Freda (Potts) Sanchez.
She is survived by 9 siblings, Sylvia Kirk of Pheonix, AZ, Terry Sanchez of Grey, TN, Jerry Sanchez of Galesburg, IL, Terisa (Bill) Buck of Smithfield, IL, Harold Whiting Jr. of Burlington, IA, Freda (Andrew) Goodell of Marietta, IL, Joan (Todd) Justus of Old Monroe, MO, Wanda Goings of Belleville, IL, Roger (Jennifer) Whiting of Old Monroe, MO, Donna Kidwell of Arkansas and Ed Whiting Galesburg, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Harold Whiting, and two siblings, Jackie Mescher and Danny Bruzas.
Cremations rites have been accorded. There are no services. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.martinhollisfh.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Debra, please visit our floral store.

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