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Debra Hudson Obituary
Appleton, WI - Debra (Maas) Hudson, 67, passed away peacefully Sunday March 28, 2021 after a long illness. She was born April 15th, 1953 in Kaukauna, WI to Marion (Stoeger) Maas and Robert Maas,Sr.
As a teenager, Debbie sang in the Soul Singers choir with St. Paul's Catholic Church of Combined Locks and played drums in the Kimberly High School band. She worked at AAL, Kimberly Clark and other places in the Fox Valley area. She was an accomplished percussionist and drum teacher. She also developed and directed the Debra Hudson Children's Theater. Debbie also enjoyed hiking at High Cliff State Park and Friday fish fries.
Debbie is survived by her mother, Marion (Stoeger) Maas and six siblings: Dan (Hilde) of Halden Norway; Fred (Linda) Maas, Appleton; Nancy (Tammy Thorlakson) Maas, Hubertus; Lisa Maas, Appleton; Robert Jr. (Michelle) Maas, Appleton; and Matthew (Lisa) Maas of Darboy. She is also survived by her grandchildren Chloe and Landon Hamers of Sussex and son-in-law David Hamers. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, other relatives, and her best friend since the 4th grade, Diane Tessen, Appleton. She was preceded by her father, Bob Maas Sr., and her daughter, Kelly (Burrows) Hamers.
A private family remembrance is planned for a future date.
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Mark Hudson
October 10, 2022
I am Mark Hudson and I was Debbie's ex-husband. I was very sorry to hear of this. I spent many years with Debbie. She was a ggod person at heart.
Barbara Lionberger
June 10, 2021
I have known both Debbie and Kelly for over 40 years. I use to be Kelly’s day care/ extra “Mom”. Was so sad about Kelly and now about Debbie. Please know our thoughts are with you all.
April 24, 2021
So sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. Through the years she and I spent over 200 evenings together working on Ken Anderson's musical shows - she was our excellent percussionist. Despite her physical problems she was always very upbeat, and we all thoroughly enjoyed working with her. Rocky Daehler
YVONNE R MONFILS
April 5, 2021
Sad to hear of Debbie’s passing, but now she will be without pain. I had the pleasure to know Deb when she worked as our church secretary at Faith Community United Methodist Church. Despite her ailments, she always had a kind word to say.
Gary and Mary De Goey
April 4, 2021
We were sad to hear of Debbie's passing We will never forget her friendly smile A loss for us but a gain for heaven. PEACE and PRAYERS
David Otto
March 31, 2021
Dear cousin Debbie, you are in Heaven now.
You were my favorite babysitter.
Rest peacefully
Diane Tessen
March 30, 2021
My condolences to Debbie's family. I am so sorry for your loss. She is also a great loss to me. She was my best friend since the 4th grade. We always had each others backs. We went through our teens, 20's, marriages, and kids together. At times we would go a few years without connecting, but we always found our way back to each other. I know that she was in a lot of pain the last few years and I do believe that she is finally at peace with her sweet Kelly. But, I really will miss her. So goodbye my sweet sweet friend until we are together again. Love you always.
Bill and Judi Maas and Family
March 30, 2021
Dear Marion and Family, Judi, I and our whole family are praying in the
loving memory of Debra.
We join you in the celebration of her life and the love you all hold for her.
God Bless you and your family.
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