Deborah A. “Debbie” Kruckenberg, age 64 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will follow the service with burial at a later date in Springdale Cemetery.
Debbie was born in Clinton on November 28, 1959, the daughter of Robert and Lucile (Michel) Still. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1978. Debbie married Dan Budde on November 26, 1977 in Clinton. She later married Mike Kruckenberg on December 29, 1991 in Burlington, Iowa. Debbie had managed an apartment building for over 20 years. She had also managed the Wonder Bread Store here in Clinton for 10 years and assisted her husband Mike with their antique business. Debbie had a love of music and classic cars. She was an avid collector, enjoyed gardening, Hallmark movies, decorating and planning and hosting family events.
Debbie is survived by her husband Mike; 4 children, Heather Budde Gravert of Fulton, Ryan Budde, Thomas Kruckenberg, and Jonathan Kruckenberg, all of Clinton; her mother, Lucile Harrison of Clinton; her sister, Lisa Thompson of Fulton, and an uncle and 2 aunts. She was preceded in death by her father; an infant daughter, Lindsey Rose Kruckenberg; her grandmother, Kay Still and her grandparents. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.