Debra L. Zantello

Debi passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at her home in Otsego.

She was born January 9, 1967 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Gary and Sandra (McLaughlin) Zantello. Debi enjoyed cross stitching, reading, especially Stephen King books and collecting angel figurines.

Surviving are her sons, Tyler Nowak of Otsego, Matthew (Lyndsey) Nowak of Allegan and Zachary Landrum of Otsego; grandson, Bryce Nowak; her mother, Sandy; sister, Terri (Brad Smith) Zantello of Traverse City and grandmother, Betty McLaughlin.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Cremation has taken place.

Contributions in memory of Debi may be made to St. Margaret Catholic School.

Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

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Terry VanLent

December 22, 2018 at 6:11 pm

Sandy, we are so sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine the pain that you are feeling…we will pray fo your heart to heal….God Bless, Terry Arehart VanLent and Jim Vanlent

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Sherlene Belden.

December 22, 2018 at 6:12 pm

Sandy and family I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers

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Bill and Barb Rose

December 22, 2018 at 6:32 pm

Sandy,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May the Lord give you peace, comfort, and strength to get you through this difficult time.

Bill and Barb Rose

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Debbie Fry Kruse

December 22, 2018 at 6:32 pm

Sandy, please accept my condolences on the passing of Debi. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this most difficult time.

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Denise Wildon

December 22, 2018 at 7:12 pm

My thought and prayers are with Sandy and Terry. She will be miss and may I give my deepest condolences to you!

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Sherlene Belden

December 22, 2018 at 7:13 pm

Sandy and family. I’m so sorry for your loss My heart aches for you sending prayers your way.

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LaRayne Sweet

December 22, 2018 at 7:37 pm

Sandy I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and love to you

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Steve Ingram

December 22, 2018 at 7:41 pm

Sandy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family.

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Tammy Leonard

December 22, 2018 at 8:19 pm

Sandy and Boys, I’m truly so saddened by your loss! God Bless you all❤️ Tammy Leonard

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John & Diane Glessner

December 22, 2018 at 8:22 pm

Dear Sandy,

We are so sad to hear about Debi’s passing. We hope your faith and

the love and caring of friends and family will minister to you at

This difficult time. You are being prayed for dear Sandy.

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Becky (Wolf) Hammond

December 22, 2018 at 9:06 pm

Sandy and Terri-

I am si sorry for your family’s loss. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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Greg and Janet vanSparrentak

December 22, 2018 at 10:04 pm

God speed for a healing heart for you and the boys. Love you

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SANDY AND DAVE HOLLAND

December 22, 2018 at 10:38 pm

SANDY AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS SAD NEWS, WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND TERRI, GOD WILL WALK WITH YOU THRU THIS HARD TIME. HE HAS A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL SITTING BESIDE HIM, SHE WILL BE LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN. BLESS YOU.KEEP THE CHERISHED MEMORIES CLOSE AND CHERISH THEM.

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Mary Brewster Brennan

December 23, 2018 at 12:02 am

Sandy I am so very sorry to hear about Debi’s passing. She was a wonderful person always trying to lift everyones spirits. She will be sadly missed.

With prayers Mary Brewster Brennan

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Gary Burd

December 23, 2018 at 7:52 am

Sandy…love and prayers to you,Terri,Tyler,Matt,Zach,and to the rest of your entire family…peace to all of you

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Sue Binning

December 23, 2018 at 7:57 am

I am so sorry for your family’s loss.

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Paul (Dave)& Lula Mathis

December 23, 2018 at 10:52 am

Very sorry for your loss our prayers are with you.

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Jeff and Cheryl Taylor

December 23, 2018 at 12:34 pm

Dear Sandy,

We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Debi.

We pray for God’s peace and comfort

for you and your family.

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David John Babbitt (DJ).

December 23, 2018 at 12:37 pm

So sorry for your loss, beautiful person with a kind soul.

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Leslie Langeance

December 23, 2018 at 1:44 pm

Aunt Sandy & Family.

The girls and I are so sorry for your loss. Debi always had such a sweet and sincere way about her. She will truly be missed.

Love Les

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Shery (Meacham) Hurlbut

December 23, 2018 at 2:48 pm

Dear Sandy: I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter. There’s nothing more difficult than the loss of a child. I pray that God will wrap his arms around you as you go through these difficult times. I hope your wonderful memories of your daughter will help you through the minutes, hours, days, and however it takes, to find some peace. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend. Sending my love to you.❤️

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Tim and Marcia Quigley

December 23, 2018 at 3:44 pm

Sandy and Family,

We are praying for you in the loss of your daughter. Please know that she is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you!

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Jeff and Cheryl Taylor

December 23, 2018 at 4:00 pm

Dear Sandy,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Debi.

We pray for God’s peace and comfort for you and your family.

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Jim and Ellyn Deneau

December 23, 2018 at 4:53 pm

Sandy and Terry, Tyler, Matt and Zack. Jim and I want to express our deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of Debbie we appreciate how hard this must be and hope that she is at peace We love you. if there is anything you need or anything we could do please don’t hesitate to call us.

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Jim and Ellyn Deneau

December 23, 2018 at 5:05 pm

Sandy and Terry, Tyler, Matt & Zach :

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

We pray that Debbi is at peace, and that God will comfort you during this difficult time. If there’s anything that we can do for you please let us know. Love you.

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Kevin Sparks

December 24, 2018 at 3:45 pm

Sandy so sorry to hear about Deb she was. A Beautiful women with a very big heart she will be missed Dearly

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Nick VanAtter

December 25, 2018 at 12:22 am

Through the outlet of Facebook, I reconnected with Debi after many years since high school. She was a warm and caring person and I will miss my chats with her. I know that God will be holding her. I pray that her sons and family will find comfort in the many memories and love that they have for her.

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Vicki Caswell Hawkins

December 25, 2018 at 4:58 pm

Debi you will be missed. I remember you and your mother from years ago in brownies and girls scouts. We went to high school together and we reconnected on Facebook.

Hugs and prayers to the family❤️

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Janelle Turner Oberhill

December 25, 2018 at 5:17 pm

I am so sorry to hear this news. I remember her from OHS. My condolences for the family, and my prayers during this difficult time.

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Buffy Welch

December 25, 2018 at 8:43 pm

Sandy & family,

So sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. I’ll always remember her with fondness. And her innate ability to make people smile, no matter what.

Prayers for you all at this difficult time

Buffy Welch

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Ramon Zantello

December 26, 2018 at 9:23 am

Aunt Sandy and Terri,

My heart and prayers are with you both.

Ramon Jon

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"Susie Browne"

December 26, 2018 at 4:33 pm

There are no words. I am hugging you and crying with you. I know that you can feel it. God and I love you!!

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Wendy A Sines (Strobel)

December 28, 2018 at 9:55 pm

Sandy you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers….

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Sue Parsons

December 29, 2018 at 6:52 pm

Sandy and family So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts go out to all of you.

Sue Parsons

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Dawn Ueck (Wolf)

January 2, 2019 at 6:28 pm

Sandy Sorry for you loss. Prayers are with you and your family.

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Lori Benedict-Kirshman

January 2, 2019 at 7:33 pm

Dear Sandy and Terri,

I’m so sorry to hear of Debi’s passing and for your loss. You and Debi’s kids are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around all of you in this difficult time.

Lori

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Tammy Simmons

January 11, 2019 at 6:04 pm

So sorry to hear of this news! She was one of the good ones. Always so kind and thoughtful. What a great schoolmate of 85! Never forget!

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