Debra Jean "Debbie" Calkins

Debra Jean "Debbie" Calkins, age 68, passed away on Monday October 6, 2025, at her home in Cecil with her family by her side. Debbie was born on January 10, 1957, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to the late Kenneth and Juanita (Butzlaff) Becker. She met her life partner and husband, Ralph Calkins, on April 20, 1979. They got married on June 15, 1984, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Oshkosh. Debbie was dedicated to him and held a deep affection for 47 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her three dogs. In her free time, Debbie loved to gamble at the casino and spend weekends at the camper. She loved hosting all the family get togethers and making so many memories with everyone. Debbie loved to listen to her husband play the drums in Thunder Country Band. She enjoyed watching wrestling and birds play in her yard. Debbie had a green thumb and always had the most beautiful veggie plants, tomato plants and flowers; and spent countless hours canning her harvest. You could find her playing SkipBo, and games on her phone to help her relax at night. Although Debbie's physical presence may no longer grace our lives; her spirit will continue to inspire and encourage us.

Debra is survived by her husband, Ralph Calkins; son, Scott (Erika) Becker; grandchildren, Courtney (Casey) Robinson, Alexis Robinson, and Austin (Alyssa) Becker; great-grandchildren, Vera, Beau, Marilyn, Sammie, Hazel, Oakly, Landyn, Brielle, and Asher; nephews, Justin, Matthew, Kenneth Jr., Christopher, Cory, Ric, John, Josh "Arky", Shane, and Shawn; nieces, Amanda, Katie, and Maisy; brothers-in-law, Rick Calkins, Russ Calkins, Randy (Larayne) Calkins and Rod (Jill) Calkins; sister-in-law, Robin Calkins; daughter-in-law, Deanna Calkins; and great nieces and nephews, Mason, Lilly, Bailey, Isaac, Levi, Lilyahna, Aislin, Nevaeh and Dominic.

Debra is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Juanita; sister, Mary Mcaloon; brother, Ken Becker; son, Travis Calkins (Robinson); granddaughter, Brittany Becker; niece, Nicole Becker; and great nephew, Christopher Burns.

A celebration of life to be determined.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sabrina Miller, Beth Thompson, Robin Calkins, Deanna Calkins, and Babbette Rabe.