Deborah graduated in 1994 from Southern Illinois University with her A.A.S. in Mortuary Science and Funeral Services. With thirty years of experience, Deb has worked in all aspects of funeral service and enjoys assisting families in creating meaningful experiences surrounding their loved ones' deaths. Deb was born and raised in Monroe Center, IL and has lived in the Rockford area most of her adult life.

In addition to funeral service, Deb earned her M.F.A. in Writing and Consciousness from California Institute of Integral Studies in 2012. She teaches writing, is a Reiki Master, and facilitates women's retreats. She is a member of Womanspace and the Unitarian Universalist Church.