Debra Ripley

Debra Ripley obituary, St. Clair Shores, MI

Debra Ripley

Debra Ripley Obituary

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Debra Ripley, aged 68, of Sterling Heights, passed away May 13, 2025. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Marcel Ripley; her children, Michelle (Don) Bucci, and Shannon (Zachary) Stauble; her grandchildren, Samantha (Jon) Gruenberg, Michael Bucci, Leah Maccario, and Shaylee Stauble; and her great-grandchildren, Delaney and Gray. Debra is also survived by her siblings, Charles (Jan) Boyd, Linda (Dave) Ahearn, and Laurie (Kenneth) Lindsay.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Marsiglio; her brother, Larry Boyd; and her parents, Margaret Boyd and Ben Coates.
Visitation Monday, May 19, 2025 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI.
Funeral Service Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:00am with visitation beginning at 10:00am at the funeral home. To send flowers to the family of Debra, please visit our floral store.
Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home - Sterling Heights

13650 E. 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

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