Deborah "Debby" Adel Vlahos, 65, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. She was born on April 12, 1953, in Hampton, to Gus and Frances (Nowell) Vlahos.
Debby was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church. She graduated from Hampton High School. Debby married Tim Tolan; they later divorced. She worked for Electric Fetus and Bachman's Floral/Garden Stores in Minneapolis. Debby and Tim started an asphalt sealing company, Accent Asphalt Maintenance Systems, and operated it together until they retired.
Debby was very active with Friends of the Hampton Cemetery. She enjoyed gardening, working with her roses and orchids, and loved her dogs.
Debby is survived by her sister Betty Wickwire of Hampton, niece Crystal (Dave) Lupkes of Hampton, nephew Wade (Melissa) Baker of Mason City, nephew Troy Aguilera of Hampton, great-nephew Jarred (Cassie) Berding, great-niece Andrea (Seth) Rickel, and great-nephew Samuel Baker. She is also survived by Michelle (Randy) Johnson and their children Emily, Greta and Nick.
She was preceded in death by her parents Gus and Frances, sister Susan "Bobby" Madera, brot...[more]