Debra Ann Magruder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Debra Ann Magruder, 63, of Manteno, passed away Friday (April 10, 2020) at Amita Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. She was born October 22, 1956 in Kankakee, the daughter of C. Robert and Bernice Wiechen Kruger. Debra married James Brian Magruder on November 6, 1976. Debbie was a member of St. George Catholic Church and the Manteno Sportsman’s Club in Manteno. She was a longtime employee of Kohl’s, and lifelong Cubs fan. She enjoyed camping and fishing with her family, traveling and attending her grandchildren’s events. The light of her life was her family, including her seven grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, James Brian Magruder; daughters Stacy Ramseyer (Tanya Whitman), Jennifer Corbett and Rachel Magruder; grandchildren Haley, Machayla and Jack Corbett; Danielle (Blake) Cobstill, Valerie Ramseyer; Isaac Sabir; and Preston Mercer. Also surviving are a sister Roberta Ruyle (Ron Tibbs), and two nieces Margaret (Carolyn) Ruyle and Katelyn Ruyle. Preceding her in death are her parents C. Robert and Bernice Kruger. A private funeral for the family will be held at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home of Manteno on Thursday, April 16, with burial in Peotone Cemetery. There will be a time for friends to drive by the grave sight to pay their respects at the cemetery on Thursday April 16 from 11am till 12noon. A private graveside service will be live streamed at noon on the Brown-Jensen Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes. Please sign her online guestbook at brownfuneralhomemanteno.com.

Debra Ann Magruder

October 22, 1956 - April 10, 2020