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Deborah Quist Obituary

Deborah J. Quist Aug. 20, 1979 - Nov. 16, 2014 OSCEOLA - Deborah J. Quist, 35, of Osceola, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home. She was born on August 30, 1979 in Mishawaka to Peter Christian Quist & Dorothy Jane (Hughes) Quist. Deborah is survived by: her parents, Peter & Dorothy Quist of Osceola, 1 brother, Brian (Cindy) Quist of Osceola, 2 sisters, Michele (Wes) Stith of Edwardsburg, MI, and Lisa Hale of Indianapolis, IN, 2 nephews, Ian Hale of Indianapolis, IN, and Aaron Quist of Mishawaka, and 2 cats, Rotzo and Jhana. There will be no services or visitation. Cremation has taken place. Deborah graduated from Penn High School in 1997, she volunteered at Humane Society, and she loved animals, reading and decorating for the holidays. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the St. Joseph County Humane Society. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by South Bend Tribune from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2014.

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A. Mioc

May 1, 2021

Still in my thoughts.

Patti Smith

December 21, 2014

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Ali Seldin

December 8, 2014

Debi and I were friends in high school and although we lost touch over the years I will always have fond memories of her and her wonderful sense of humor and love of music. I'm saddened to hear of her passing. Sending comfort and love to her family.

November 23, 2014

Jane, Pete and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ginny Wery

Paula Hofferth

November 23, 2014

I'm so sorry for everyone's loss you all will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time.....
The Hofferth Family..

Paula Hofferth

November 23, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Megan & Jordan Green

November 22, 2014

“On the death of a friend, we should consider that the fates through confidence have devolved on us the task of a double living, that we have henceforth to fulfill the promise of our friend's life also, in our own, to the world.”
? Henry David Thoreau
Our most sincere condolences for he premature loss of such a wonderful, creative & unique woman. Debbie & her friendship shaped our lives in measures that we cannot fully express. We will try to honor her legacy & let her memory guide our own lives to be lived more fully. Rest In Peace, dear friend. We shall never forget you.

November 22, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. May God strengthen and comfort you.
Psalm 94:18,19

Gail Horein

November 21, 2014

I am so sad to hear this. I am fondly remembering the little blond, rather shy little girl who was in my kindergarten class so many years ago. I am grateful that I was able to be in touch with Debbie through Facebook not too long ago. Thinking of your family!

Kate DeCleene Huber

November 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May they find comfort in their memories.

Tammy McNally

November 21, 2014

Sending love and light.....
Although there are no words of comfort for your loss I pray that with time the family will find a way to celebrate her beautiful life.

Kati Stith-Reynolds

November 21, 2014

Thoughts and prayers

Carroll and Linda Stith

November 21, 2014

Prayers....

Kati Stith-Reynolds

November 21, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for your family

Marti Lewis

November 21, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tor Aaboe

November 21, 2014

Our sincere condolences - you left this planet way to early. May you rest in peace.

Barb Andrews

November 21, 2014

To Debi's family. So sorry for your loss. Debi was a pretty young woman with a great sense of humor and a kind soul.

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