Debra L. Quilling Obituary (1956 - 2014)

Debra "Debbie" L. Quilling, age 58, of Roberts and formerly of Menomonie, WI died Sunday, August 17, 2014 unexpectedly at her home. Deb was born March 4, 1956 in Menomonie, WI to Rueben and Patricia (Kadinger) Nygaard. She attended St. Joseph's School and then High School in Menomonie. She married Jim Quilling on December 27, 1975 in Menomonie. Debbie was a stay at home wife, mom, grandma, aunt and friend to all. All children loved her and she loved them. Most of the kids and friends of her children called her "Ma." She loved raising her family and extended family. Everyone was always welcome at her home and she was one that said, "take me as you see me." She loved animals and over the years had many dogs and numerous horses. She has one at this time, named "Tanner", who was given to her granddaughter, Kayla and was a 2002 Minnesota Grand champion AQHA for two year olds. Debbie also enjoyed gardening and loved the Grand Teton and Black Hill Mountains. Her favorite past time was watching Judge Judy on T.V. She was a caretaker to all first; then herself. Debbie is survived by her husband, Jim of Roberts; three children, Jennifer (Brian) Brown of Bloomington, MN, James (Robyn) Quilling of Baldwin and Jessalie (Kyle Schrecongost) Quilling of Boyceville; four grandchildren, Zoey Louise, Regan Rae, Harper Kay and a very special granddaughter, Kayla Marie; her mother, Patricia Chamberlain of Colfax; two brothers, David (Anne) Nygaard of Colfax and Daniel Nygaard of Menomonie; one sister, Darcy (Duane) Manor of Menomonie; nephews, Chad Nygaard, (godson), Nicholas (Natalie) Manor, Josh (Stacy) Nygaard (godson) and Justin Nygaard; nieces, Katie (Justin) Nicgorski and Amanda (Nick) Shepard (goddaughter) many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nick and Veronica Kadinger and Bert and Mahala Nygaard; her father, Rueben Nygaard; step-father, William Chamberlain; mother-in-law, Dorothy Quilling; one sister, Denise Nygaard; and one sister-in-law, Karen Quilling. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie. A Time Of Reflection will take place at 7:00 p.m.