BARNEVELD - Debra Ann Forbes, age 69, of Barneveld, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. She was born on Aug. 20, 1954, in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Jean (Benson) Darnell.

Debra graduated from Verona High School in 1972 and attended UW-Madison for a brief time until she was diagnosed with Diabetes. Debra then worked for the DMV and remained there for 36 years retiring in 2010. She was united in marriage to Thomas "Tom" Forbes on May 15, 1982.

Debra loved being a mentor to her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She enjoyed reading, going to the casino, and being a member of the Barneveld Women’s Auxiliary. Debra belonged to the Masonic Orders of International Order of the Rainbow for Girls where in later years she served as Mother Advisor. She was also initiated into the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of Wisconsin, all associated through Masonic Temple #180 in Middleton, Wis.

Debra is survived by her husband, Tom; sons, John (Anne) Forbes and Josh (Michelle) Sickels; eight grandchildren, Alyson (Jeff ) Forbes, Alexis (Will) Forbes, Alayna (Blake) Forbes, Alora Forbes, Danni (Matt) Holis, Jacob Sickels, Brittany (James) Berned and Jordan Diehm; three great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (Michelle) Darnell; sisters, Vicki Metzger, June Daws and Linda (Bill) Hittesdorf; and her beloved cats, Mimi and Valerie. She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughters, Shea Forbes and Hope Forbes.

A memorial service will be held at BARNEVELD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 505 Swiss Lane, Barneveld, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, with Pastor Rhia Strohm presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A luncheon will follow the service at church.

Memorials may be gifted in Debra’s name to the Family.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077

Debra Ann Forbes

August 20, 1954 - January 07, 2024

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