Born January 18, 1960 in Pekin to Robert Dale and Loretta (Roots) Schurman, Sr., she married Terry L. Bohnert on May 28, 1993 in Springfield, Missouri. He survives.
Also surviving one daughter, Tabitha Danielle Bohnert of Pekin; one son, Andrew Joseph Bohnert of Hopedale; several grandchildren; four half-sisters, Wanda (Spencer) Shanz of Texas, Annette Odom of Missouri, Sandra Biggs of Pekin and Tammy (David) Robinson, both of Pekin and three half-brothers, Robert (Mary) Schurman, Jr. of Springfield, Missouri, Rick Biggs and Terry Biggs, both of Pekin. She also leaves her aunt, Roberta Ann Durham of Edmond, Oklahoma, who helped raise her. Further survivors includes numerous cousins who were like brothers and sisters to her, Howard Durham, Jr., Lee Durham, both of Edmond, Anthony Durham of Cushing, Oklahoma, Author of Enid, Oklahoma, Arnold Durham of Pekin, Angela Van Brunt of Glencoe, Oklahoma and Rebecca Durham of Cushing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Wanda Schurman; her stepfather, Richard Biggs, Sr. and one half-brother, Richard Biggs, Jr. She also was preceded in death by her uncle who helped raise her, Howard Thomas Durham, Sr. and an infant cousin who was like a brother, Jacob Durham.
Debra had worked as an in home caregiver with the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
She liked to fish.
Her memorial visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2022 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. No service is planned. Cremation has been accorded.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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