Deborah Lynn Ehrhart, age 70, a resident of Lombard, passed away March 25, 2021.  She was born February 25, 1951 to Harry & Joanne Heineman. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey; 2 grandchildren, Josephine and Rylan and their mother Katheleen. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn and her son Stephen.

Deborah loved her family, especially being a mom. She once said this was her purpose on this planet; to raise two young boys. She never stopped being a mom either and continued to make it her mission even in her final days. Later in life, she went to college and received her teaching degree and used her caring nature to teach special needs kids. Before that, when she wasn’t attending a baseball game or band event, she focused on photography and driving a school bus. She and Glenn moved to Florida and lived there for many years until his passing. She moved back to Illinois to see her grandkids grow up but always wanted to return and be next to the ocean.

Deborah’s wish was to be cremated and her ashes spread with her son’s and husband’s. In these challenging times, in lieu of a memorial we are celebrating thru this website where friends and loved ones can share stories, post photos and videos that can be shared and remembered forever. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Anthony Rizzo Foundation (rizzo44.com) which helps raise money for children and their families battling cancer.

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Thanks to everyone for their support and good wishes.  As you know, Mom didn't have the easiest of lives.  I hope this puts her at peace and she can be with Steve and Glenn.  Please share a quick story, photo, song, etc. for everyone to see and something I can cherish as a reminder of her life here.
-Jeff