Debora "Deb" Guenther
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Debora "Deb" Guenther, age 45, of Yankton, South Dakota, died suddenly from a brain aneurysm, Friday, July 29, 2011, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, South Dakota, with Reverend Mark Lichter officiating. Burial of ashes will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, August 1, 2011, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, with a rosary at 7:00 PM and a Vigil Service at 7:30 PM. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the Mass on Tuesday at the church.

Deb was born September 24, 1965, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Ralph and Daisy (Kaiser) Guenther. She grew up in Yankton and graduated from Yankton High School in 1983. After high school she moved to California and later Minnesota before returning to Yankton in 1991. She attended Stewart School of Hairstyling and worked at Smartstyle and later JC Penny's in Yankton. She also worked at Captain Norms and was most recently working as the manager at Pump 'N Stuff in Yankton.

Deb loved being outdoors; working in her garden, fishing and camping. She always had a positive outlook on life and was a great listener. She would help anyone who needed it and would never let you down. She was always there when you needed her. She loved doing crossword puzzles and was a wonderful daughter and friend. She was a loving mother to her two daughters, Danielle and Ashley, and especially loved spending time with her grandson, Connor. She was a big part of Connor's life and loved every minute. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her fiancé; Jeremy Tramp of Yankton; two daughters, Danielle and Ashley Sudbeck of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; grandson, Connor Triplette of Brooklyn Park; father, Ralph Guenther of Yankton; mother, Daisy Guenther of Yankton; brother, Mike Guenther of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

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See ya later sis. Hope you're in a better place.

Mike Guenther


I can't even believe this is true. I will miss your smile and conversation in the mornings at Pump n Stuff. You were so much fun to be around. God bless and sleep well my friend.

Barbara Stahlecker


Ashley and family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a wonderful lady.

Randy and Sue Fields


I am shocked & saddened by this sudden tragedy..Deb was a fun & free spirit; she had talent, worked hard, & loved her daughters so much...& Conner!! God bless you Deb..rest peacefully with Jesus!!

Karen Kozak


Ralph,you have our deepest sympathy in the unexpected loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as you face the days ahead. With all our love.....

Scott and Kristi Hauger


I've known Deb for years and was closest to her in our teens. She always was a pleasant, smiling, happy gal who I liked to hang out with as well as our other mutual friends. Over the years we parted ways but I never forgot her or didn`t remember all the good times we had. We had alot of good memories with our group of friends. My condolances go out to the family. She will always have a special place in my heart. It just never dawned on me that you`d be taken away at such a young age, and I`m very saddened. RIP

Jeff Willman


Daisy & Mike and family

I was very sorry to hear about Deb. Whenever I spoke to her she was always friendly and fun to talk to. It was really a shock to hear she had passed. Please know my thoughts are with you. It is always hard to lose a member of your family, but almost worse when it is so sudden and unexpected, and she was way too young for this to happen. To Debs daughters, please accept my condolences. I know what is like to lose a mother and the emptiness it causes. I will be thinking of you all in this difficult time.

Amy Uhing


"Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy" Eskimo Proverb

I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Deb's sudden passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deb and I were friends in our early high school days. Eventhough our lives took different paths, I will always have fond memories of the good times we shared (and if I dig deep enough, I'm sure I can still find the notes we used to pass back and forth between classes...that's what we did in the old days before texting...teehee). I especially enjoyed visting with her at Pump and Stuff, which is just down the road from where I live. She always took time to chat and relive the "old" days with me. She was truly one extraordinary woman, and she will certainly be missed.

May God hold you all in His loving embrace and may your memories bring you comfort in the days, weeks, and years to come.

Blessings!
Jackie (VanGoor) Jerke


I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Deb. I lost track of her over the years but I have great memories of her @ Happy Days Skate Land when we were kids. Please know that I am Praying for your Family at this time. God Bless you.

AmySue Kleinschmit-Anderson


Gone too soon.... you will be missed Debbie.

Jill Gregg


Our deepest sympathies to Deb's girls, Ralph, and all of her family & friends. I've known Deb since kindergarten at Webster school. She will be deeply missed! Rest in peace Deb!

Brian Fejfar


Daisy,

So sorry for your loss,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Trudi (Stahlecker) Gilson


I am so sorry to hear of Deb's death. I was Connor's preschool teacher and had the privilege of meeting her through him. She was such a loving and devoted Grandma! Each day she came in she had a smile on her face. Such a happy person! Hold all your memories close to you and be assured she is still loving you from above. My prayers to you all!

Beth Buckman


Deb was a very kind person. My mom really appreciated Deb's friendship. She will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to her family.

Sara Crisman


Debbie was a lifelong friend. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful friend. I will never forget her. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Kathy Horner Adams


To the entire family of Deb Guenther my deepest sympathy for your loss. To Danielle and Connor, may God bless you with the strength and peace you need during this difficult time.

Robyn Cameron


Daisy

So sorry to read of your loss, My prayers are with you and your family. Cherish those memories hold them close to your heart that is something no one can take away, share the stories of your love one to get threw these diffcult days ahead. Take God's hand he will guide each day. Cindy Carrington


Daisy

So sorry to hear of your daughter's passing, hold on to those memories as this will help you get through the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. What a beautiful woman inside and out!! So so sorry!! Gone to young but never forgotten. I worked with you @ HSC years ago Daisy

Kelly Hedges


A great person and friend. My condolences to the family.

David Chang


Jeremy

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Kelle, Andrew & Brady Taggart and Joe Loecker


Please accept my deepest sympathy to you Dee and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your saddest hour and be with you as you face each day without your daughter.

Rose Schwarz


My deepest sympathies during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill Schiedel Potts

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