Debra Ann “Debbie” Heichelbech
Debra Ann “Debbie” (Nalley) Heichelbech, age 70, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024 at Avita Ontario Hospital.
Debbie was born on July 3, 1954 in Crestline, Ohio and loved living life, always having a heart for others. In earlier years, Debbie worked as a nurse aide at a local nursing home facility and later worked at MTD Shelby Operations. As a hobby, she loved going to thrift stores and garage sales. Debbie was a member of the Messiah House of Prayer in Shiloh, Ohio. She was an animal lover and cherished spending time with her dogs, Winston and Angel.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Dan Heichelbech, whom she married on September 21, 2001. She is also survived by her daughter: Jenny Amstutz; her sister: Carol Salvati; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: Mike Heichelbech, Jim Heichelbech, John Heichelbech, and Joe (Julie) Heichelbech; and special friends: Joanie Click and Joyce Collins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Marie Nalley, and her beloved son, Tom Quinlan, in 2022.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 10-11 am at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will immediately follow at 11 am. Pastor Bill Howell will officiate and burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby.
Dan,
You have my deepest sympathy. My prayers go out to you. It is so difficult losing a spouse.
Take care my friend.
I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. I’ve known Debbie for over 50 years. We first met just after high school. She was always full of energy and was so full of love for her family and friends. I will miss the conversations she and I had when we would coincidentally meet when out and about. But of course to her, there were no coincidences because God always had his hands in bringing people together. Prayers for All in her family and her friends ❤️
Danny, I am so sorry to hear this news. My deepest sympathies. I know first hand how hard it is to lose someone so close to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
It was a great honor to get to know you Debbie and my deepest sympathies to your family. We had wonderful conversations on the phone and everyone at The Blessing Basket Food Pantry will miss your beautiful face and always kind words. Until we meet again my friend.