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Debra Ferriman Obituary

MELVIN - Debra Ferriman, 65, of Melvin, formerly of Mt. Olive, died at 8:32 a.m Sunday (June 1, 2025) at home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells St., Paxton, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The News-Gazette on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Kathleen fitts

June 5, 2025

Rip Deb i will forever remember our days working as bus drivers.......

Nancy Liedman

June 4, 2025

Debra was a great friend. I will miss her so much. We also worked together for awhile. She was always thinking about others. Her heart was big and I will miss her so much. Getting tears in my eyes writing this. She really loved her family so much!!

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