Deborah "Debbie" L Schmidt

Deborah "Debbie" L. Schmidt, 72, of Bourbonnais, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. She was born May 29, 1951, in Chicago, the daughter of Raymond and Joan (Fleet) Wigent. She married Edward J. Schmidt on Aug. 1, 1970, in Evergreen Park. Deborah is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward Schmidt; daughter, Cynthia (Aaron) Sasek; two sons, Brian Schmidt and Kevin (Christina) Schmidt; 10 grandchildren, Tyler, Joseph, Justin, Nicholas, Nathan, Madison, Kyle, Gabriel, Samantha and Hannah; a great-grandson, Wyatt. Debbie loved being a homemaker, wife, mom and "Nannie." She cherished the time she spent with family and loved hosting holidays and parties. Debbie enjoyed the time she spent with her many wonderful friends at the Bradley Bourbonnais Senior Citizens' Club. She volunteered with several local animal shelters and loved working with cats, especially the three cats she rescued and loved dearly. A memorial service will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Gayle's Rescue in honor of Debbie. Donations can be mailed to Gayle's Rescue, 3770 Serenity Parkway, Kankakee, IL 60901. It is a 501(c)(3) charity licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.