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Debra Kriechbaum Obituary

Kriechbaum, Debra A. (nee Watson) Age 57, late of Hammond, IN passed away Monday, November 1, 2013. Beloved wife of Paul Kriechbaum; loving mother of Jennifer Skiba and Rebecca Skiba; caring sister of Sandra Crowley; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews; cherished niece of Gerald Majewski; dear cousin of Lisa Wiederkehr. Debra will be missed by her canine companions, Diamond and Ruby. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Joan Watson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: American Lung Association, 55 W. Waker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Opyt Funeral Home 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL. Interment private. 773.646.1133

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 7, 2013.

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Octavia

December 6, 2025

My condolences. I live in a house where she last lived with her husband. Mail still comes in her name.

Clara Gadzinski

November 8, 2013

My heart my sympathy and my prayers go out to your family, especially the Majewskis and Weiderkaher families... May God in His infinite mercy look upon you with kindness and fill you with His strength during these times as you keep Debbie in your prayers, masses and sacrifices.

k west

November 7, 2013

may Gods love comfort u and His peace be with u deb.deepest sympathy to family esp her sister sandy who loved her dearly.

Patrick Kenney

November 7, 2013

Jenny and Becky:As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. -

November 7, 2013

I will miss u ,love u cousin.We shall meet again&go fishing in heaven.

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