Deborah Kokemuller

Deborah A. Kokemuller, 66, of Clinton, IA, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at her residence with family at her side. A private service will be held at later date.

Deborah was born on September 25, 1955, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Walter and Lillian (Hyde) Bartels. She graduated from Clinton High School class in 1974. Debbie married Jim Pfeiffer in 1978, and they had a daughter, Ann. In 1991, she married Brent Kokemuller, and they had a son, Michael; they later divorced. She worked at Mercy Hospital for over 20 years and most recently as a caretaker for TLC in Clinton.

Debbie loved her family beyond measure. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with her siblings, children, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was incredibly proud of her son and daughter. She was a great lover of animals, most mornings, you could find her feeding the birds, rabbits, and squirrels along with an occasional random raccoon in her garage. Her other enjoyments included country music and cheering on the Clinton minor league baseball team with her sisters in their earlier days. Debbie loved the Lord and started every morning by praying the Lord's prayer and thanking God for all her blessings in life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Debbie is survived by her daughter, Ann (Joshua) Ites, Hudson, IA; a son, Michael (Ruth) Kokemuller, Clinton, IA; her beloved sister, Rose Mary (Larry) Edmunds, Clinton, IA; grandsons, Pierce, Carter, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezreal; granddaughters, Kenley, Genesis, and Ava along with many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Susan and Rita, a brother, Bill, a niece, Jennifer and her ex-husband Brent.

Condolences can be expressed at mvcremation.com.