Debra Lingle Obituary
Debra Marlene Lingle, age 73, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Debra was born on July 22, 1952 in South Bend, IN to Donald and Mildred Ward.
Debra loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Her grandkids were her whole world. She was a "Tiger"; strong, funny and a fighter.
Debra will be missed so much by her family; children, Donald Hibbard of Grayling and Mary (Steve) LaVigne of Grayling; grandchildren, Jeff (Courtney) LaVigne, Cole Hibbard, Lillian Hibbard, Xander Hibbard, Alexavier Hibbard, and Ahryn LaVigne; great-grandchildren, Brynlee LaVigne and Adlee LaVigne; sister, Dawn Lintz of Niles; and several nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
Debra is preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol Sue Duckwall, brother Denny Ward, and best friend Pat Lintz.
A Celebration of Debra's Life will be held at a later date.Condolences can be shared with Debra's family at www.sorensonlockwood.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
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