Deborah “Debbie” Woods, 59, of Kenosha, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 1, 1960, in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of Neil Steele and Barbara (Bilbrey) Maxwell. She graduated from Wright State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. On November 6, 1982, she married Tim Woods in Dayton, OH. They moved to Kenosha in 1998. Debbie worked as substitute teacher for the Kenosha Unified School District. She was an active member of Great Lakes Church, where she frequently volunteered. She was an avid walker, walking two miles a day. Debbie was big into playing bunko and mahjong. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Debbie loved life and unselfishly focused on her family, friends, and neighbors. She had a gift of bringing groups together; building bonds that made people feel included and special, part of the family. She is survived by her husband, Tim Woods of Kenosha; two daughters, Kelly (Ryne) Montemurro of Kenosha, and Katie (Davey) Tyre of Milwaukee; four grandchildren, Addie, Tenley, Garen and Landon Montemurro; mother, Barabara Maxwell of Huber Heights, OH; father, Neil (Marion) Steele of Gainesville, GA; and four siblings, Kathy Fairchild, Mike Steele, Jamie (Steve) Staley, and Lori (Steve) Dahm. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Great Lakes Church, 7600 75th Street, Suite #220, Kenosha, WI, 53142, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Entombment will be private at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Great Lakes Church or Feed My Starving Children would be appreciated by the family. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111 60th St. 262 654 3533Visit & Sign Debbie’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sylvia
March 15, 2020
Tim, Kelly, Katie and the whole family....Dennis, Patrick and I send you our most heartfelt sympathies. Tim, you and Debbie always are so kind to my parents. The best neighbors we could ask for. Debbie kept an eye out for them. We will remember our visits in the back yard and during her many walks around the neighborhood. Our love to you. Sylvia (Fonte) McGreal
Karen Stiemsma
March 11, 2020
Debbie was a part of our women's small group for a year. She talked about her story-- how God was with her in every detail on her illness journey. She was amazed and blessed by his care of her. She was always actively thinking of others and reaching out to help and support. We are missing her.
David Barker
March 9, 2020
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Debbie. We look back at all of the fond memories that we have had with Debbie, Tim, and the entire Woods family over the past 30 plus years. Whether it was during a camping trip in Petoskey Michigan when all of our kids were little or during a party at their house when they lived in Midland, Michigan. Debbie was always so welcoming to all of us Barkers. I first met Debbie when Tim and I worked on a project at SC Johnson, me as a single person newly hired with about 2 months with the company, when Tim invited me over for dinner. What a generous thing for them to do and what a warm welcome that I received from Debbie. Something that I will never forget. Our thoughts are with you Tim, Kelly and Katie. David, Kindra, and Katherine Barker
Kathie Beyer
March 8, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the Woods family. Deb and I always talked about her grandchildren and the many trips that her and Tim went on when we would meet up at the YMCA. She was so proud of her family! She was an awesome teacher and I was always thrilled when she was my substitute! May the many wonderful memories help heal the pain of your loss.
Kathryn Sentieri
March 7, 2020
Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. Wishing you comfort and peace. Sharing in your sorrow with deepest sympathy. Kathryn Sentieri
Larry Stanos
March 6, 2020
Tim, Ruth and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
Maureen Sorensen
March 6, 2020
Tim - my deepest sympathies to you and your family. So sorry for your loss! Hugs to all of you.
Deb & Mark Gussarson
March 5, 2020
Tim, our condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. Deb will be truly missed.
Mark Fitzgibbon
March 5, 2020
Tim we are so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing! Surely a blessing for her but very difficult for you and the family! Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers! Wishing you comfort, Mark and Deb Fitz
Christine Zingg
March 5, 2020
Tim, we are so saddened to hear of Debbies passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and you Family, know that you have many family and friends there to help you through the sad and difficult time. God Bless, Chris & Bob Zingg
Lowanda
March 5, 2020
My condolences to your family. In your sorrow may there be hope, in your thoughts may there be peace, in your heart may there be be healing. Psalm 147:73 assures us "He (Jehovah God) heals the broken hearted,He binds up our wounds". May you find comfort in God's Words at this difficult time.
Cindy Thomson
March 4, 2020
Ever since I met Debbie in junior high school she has been a treasured friend. With our friend Sandy, Debbie said we were a three braided cord that could not be broken. We are broken-hearted, but certainly better people for having known her. We have so many cherished memories. We loved her so much and send our love and prayers to the family.
Kathy Fairchild
March 4, 2020
Debbie was a loving sister and friend. My favorite memory was Playing hand “n’ foot with Debbie and Tim on the weekends before they were married. I have many great memories of my sister and will miss her greatly