Debra A. Beckelman
April 2, 1973 ~ April 27, 2021
Debra A. Beckelman, also known as, ChickenFreak, 48, of Bradford, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home.
Cremation rites will be accorded and burial will take place at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date.
She was born April 2, 1973 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Hogue) Frey.
Debbie married David A. Beckelman on February 14, 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death April 11, 2020.
She is survived by 4 children: Lea (Kyle) Harlan of Wyoming, IL, Savannah Beckelman of Bradford, IL, Sebastian Beckelman of Bradford, and Shayden Beckelman of Bradford; 3 grandchildren: Kadence, Avery, and Kiera Harlan; her father, Don Frey of Bradford; her mother-in law, Dorothy Beckelman of Chicago; one sister, Denise Hill of Bradford and her twin brother, Donnie Frey of Wyoming.
She was preceded in death by her mother, her husband, and her father-in law, Thomas Beckelman.
Debbie was a loving, hardworking mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, shooting darts, the Green Bay Packers, and eating chicken.
Memorials may be directed to her family.
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I still can’t believe you’re gone. I’m so sad. Lea, Savannah, Sebastian and Shayden, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Our sister-in-law was a beautiful, carefree, fun loving soul. She loved her family and friends and will be missed.
We will keep her memory and Dave’s memory alive in her children.
May her memory be for a blessing!
Condolences to Don, Dee,Donnie and Debbies kids. Many prayers for you all.
Debbie and Dave were both so much fun to be around. They always were the life of the party. Our thoughts and prayers are with the kids.
My colorful friend. You will be missed but i know you are shining down on us and coloring the heavens. Love and miss you Chickie!
Wow I am so saddened by this two fantastic people I love playing darts with Dave and Debbie was always there this breaks my heart all my love to the family God now has 2 wonderful angels reunited forever.
So so sorry for your Family s loss you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Debbie….Fly high mama…may you restvin peace and be with Dave Ill look after your kiddos as much as I can. I will say Shayden and Layla haven become best friends and seeing them together melts my heart. Justvlike you knew?it would. Till we meet again my friend I love you
You were a beautiful person, inside and out. Your presence lit up a room with your smile, and your colorful hair. You and Dave were awesome couple and I am blessed to have known you both. May you R.I.P. you will be missed. ♥ï¸
You have my deepest sympathy. I’m so glad that she was able to enjoy my family home, if only for a short while.