"I was saddened to hear the news of Debbie's passing. For years she was the clerk who worked in the Thursday morning domestic relations call at the courthouse. I was the presiding judge for that call during that time and it is not a stretch to say that probably no one who was in that court liked being there. Many were going through the worst time in their lives for both themselves and their children. Debbie treated everyone in that court with kindness and tact. I think I thanked her for that on occasion, but I know I needed to do that more often. When she started struggling with her physical challenges she continued on being the same tactful and polite person as we worked our way through the docket of cases. May God bless her. I know she made things easier for others who came to court. Mark Drummond"
In loving memory of
Deborah Kline
October 5, 1954 - June 4, 2022
Deborah Kline, age 67, of Quincy, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 12:48 am in Blessing Hospital.
Deborah was born October 5, 1954 in Jacksonville, Illinois, a daughter of Herb and Inez Hoffmeier Kleinschmidt.
Deborah was a 1972 graduate of Triopia High School in Concord, IL. After graduation, she moved to Quincy, where she attended Gem City Business College. Deborah had been employed as a clerk at the Adams County Circuit's office from 1977 until her retirement in 2013. She was a member of Lutheran Church of St. John.
Deborah's family meant the world to her, and she loved spending time with her son and grandchildren.
Deborah's family would like to thank the staff at The Arbors and Blessing Hospital for the compassionate care that she received.
Survivors include: her son, Darrell (Katie) Kline of Quincy, IL; two grandchildren, Jackson and Avery Kline of Quincy; her sister, Doris (Ron) Portwood of Chapin, IL; her brother, Edward (Becky) Kleinschmidt of Chapin, IL; six nieces and nephews: Katie Portwood, Kurtis (Hannah) Portwood, Kamryn Portwood, Kyle Kleinschmidt, Kody Kleinschmidt, and Kory Kleinschmidt; and a great nephew, Kaden Portwood.
Deborah was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Wednesday June 8, 2022 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Services: 9:30 am Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Pastor Steve Hayden officiating.
Burial: Grace Cemetery, Chapin, Illinois
Memorial donations may be made to Grace Cemetery or Parkinson's Foundation. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Thinking of Darrell and Debbie?s extended family. "
"Doris and Ron - Jesus has a new saint! May you remember the good times!"