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Deborah Ann Couture was born in Alpena on September 5, 1954, to the late Lawrence and Angeline (Kraft) Couture. She married Steven Adams on April 16, 1982. She worked for 37 years and retired from the Department of Human Service in 2009. She was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church and enjoyed bowling and golfing. She truly loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Steve; 5 children, Chad (Shari) Leaym, Keith (Jan) Leaym, Christina (Bill) Schroeder, Patti (Jason) Prittie, Kelly Jo (Gerald) Dziesinski; 8 grandchildren, Clinton, Mallory "Peanuts", Garrett, Meghan, Brook "Pumpkin", Carter, Charlie, Grant; 1 great-grandchild, Adriel "Peanut"; sister, Suzanne (Dave Courtney) Robinette; mother-in-law, Norma Jean Adams; "second mom", Betty Howay; several nieces and nephews.
Debbie was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond Couture, brother-in-law, Richard Robinette and father-in-law, John Adams.
Visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 2-8 p.m. and will continue on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bryan Salminen officiating.
Interment: Hope Cemetery
Memorials: Build Hope or Women of Hope
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