Debra Ann Stachowski
- April 22, 1966 - August 7, 2012
- Saint Joseph, Michigan
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“I knew Deb at Whirlpool for 20 years. I never met a finer more pleasant and likeable person in my entire life. I was broken hearted to learn of her...Read More »
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1 of 17 | Posted by: Loren Copeland - Buchanan, MI
“I am soo sorry for your loss!! she will be missed dearly. You and your family are in my prayers,take care of you and Ryan. You 2 keep strong for...Read More »
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2 of 17 | Posted by: Tammy Zubik
“Leonard,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our family is and will be praying for you, Ryan and all that loved Debra. Stay faithful for the Lord who...Read More »
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3 of 17 | Posted by: Erica Augustyniak
“For over ten years, I had the genuine pleasure of working with Deb on many projects at Whirlpool. She was kind, sweet, and a hardworking lady. I...Read More »
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4 of 17 | Posted by: Angela Tyler - Baroda, MI
“I will forever be grateful for Deb coming over and talking to Mike about getting a port placed and how it wasn't as bad as he thought. She also left...Read More »
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5 of 17 | Posted by: Kellie Moore - St. Joseph, MI
“I am honored to have known Deb. She was a very special friend to me and we shared many stories about our families. Her memory will remain with me and...Read More »
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6 of 17 | Posted by: Tammy Conklin - Saint Joseph, MI
“Deb was a wonderful, always kind person, and a very dedicated and reliable coworker. My deepest sympathies to her family.
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7 of 17 | Posted by: Tim Crabtree - Bowling Green, KY
“I too had the pleasure of working with Deb & will miss her greatly. She had amazing grace & poise. We frequently shared "Mom" stories about our...Read More »
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8 of 17 | Posted by: Rhonda Vitale - Coloma, MI
“I am so sorry about Deb's passing. What a lovely mom, wife, and friend she was. I will remember her quiet strength and her positive outlook. Her...Read More »
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9 of 17 | Posted by: Lynne Reuter - Saint Joseph, MI
“Len
We are so sorry to hear about Deb's passing. Won't forget our times together with the Amway trips. Our prayers are for you and Ryan at this...Read More »
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10 of 17 | Posted by: Dennis & Sandy Hafer - MI
“I am shocked to hear of Debbie's passing. She was certainly a dedicated and tireless worker. She will be missed by both her family and Whirlpool. ...Read More »
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11 of 17 | Posted by: Larry Knapp - St. Joseph, MI
“Prayers of strength and healing to Leonard, Ryan and family of Deb's. She was a special person I had the pleasure of working with over the last 12...Read More »
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12 of 17 | Posted by: Becky Chatham - Knoxville, TN
“To Deb's family; I am so sad to hear of Deb's passing. She was a remarkable person - someone I had the pleasure to work with; but more importantly...Read More »
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13 of 17 | Posted by: Laura Goos - St. Joseph, MI
“Both my husband and I worked with Deb at Whirlpool at various times over the years. We've thought of her often and remembered what a warm,...Read More »
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14 of 17 | Posted by: Deb Pickens - former co-worker
“Blessings on your family as you grieve the loss of Deb, a lovely woman inside and out. Those of us who had the privilege of working with her were...Read More »
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15 of 17 | Posted by: Gloria Smith - Co-worker
“So sorry to hear of Debra's passing. Thoughts and prayers with your family.
Heidi Siewert Schmaltz
Siewert Farms
Stevensville, MI
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16 of 17 | Posted by: Heidi Siewert Schmaltz - MI
“I am honored to have known Deb. She was a wonderful co-worker and spoke often of her love for her family. Her memory will remain with me and I will...Read More »
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17 of 17 | Posted by: Bev Klassen - St Joseph, MI
Debra Ann Stachowski, 46, of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 10, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph officiated by Rev. Robert Confer. Visitation will be held 3:00 - 5:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for Ryan's College Fund. Friends wishing to send a condolence may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Debra was born on April 22, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ernest & Stella (Hamacher) Kipp. She married Leonard Stachowski on September 15, 1990 in Farmington Michigan. Debra graduated from Central Michigan University with a BA in Computer Science and was employed with Whirlpool for the last 23 years.
She is survived by her husband Leonard and son Ryan both of St. Joseph; parents Ernest & Stella Kipp and a brother Eric (Heather) Kipp both of Livonia.

