GUTTENBERG, IA - Debra Kay Rose, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was born on July 2nd, 1956, in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Debra was known as Mema and was a friend to many. Mema enjoyed baking, reading, telling stories, and writing mystery stories. Most of all, she adored her grandchildren and friends
She is survived by her mother Marion Graser; children Chad (Jaclyn) Fradette, Kelly (Kenny) Feran; grandchildren Matthew Marovets, Mackenzie (Noah) Nichols, McKenna Marovets, Morgan Marovets, Macy Marovets, Abigail Fradette, Nathaniel Fradette, Alden Fradette; step-grandchildren Jessa and Carissa Dyer; great-grandchildren Xavier Nichols, Evynn, Hayley, and Malcolm Dyer; siblings Rick Rose, Jodie (Dan) Lease, Tom Graser, Kathy (Jim) Lampe; aunts & uncles Sandy (Jim) Knapp, Steve (Renee) Green and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband David Otterbeck; father Lyle Rose; brother David Rose; grandparents Millie (Red) Rudersdorf; aunts & uncles Bob (Vera) Green, Don (Nancy) Green; cousin Richie Scott; and nephew Elliot Rose.
Mema will be remembered as a loving and spunky daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother by her loved ones.
Funeral Services
In honor of Debra's wishes, no formal services will be held.