Debra Hanlon

1966-2023

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Debra Ann Hanlon, 57, Jefferson City, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023.

She was born May 31, 1966, to Francis and Mary Ann (Buechler) Wildhaber at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

She was a 1983 graduate of Fatima High School.

Debra was united in marriage to Mark Hanlon June 30, 1984, at  Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg.

Debra was employed with various state agencies and retired from the Missouri Department of Health in 2015.

She enjoyed traveling across the country for the previous six years with Mark and being a full time RVer. Debra loved her dogs, good food, music and motorcycle trips with her friends and Mark.

She was preceded in death by father, Francis Wildhaber.

Debra is survived by husband of 39 years, Mark; mother, Mary Ann Wildhaber of  Freeburg; daughter, Allison Peterson and husband Michael of Lebanon, Conn.; son, Steven Hanlon and wife Candice of  Marengo, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and sisters, Donna Stuckenschneider and husband Curt of Taos and Diane Kempker and husband Shawn of Mary’s Home.

A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, Sept. 19,  at the Elks Lodge 513  in Jefferson City.

Memorial contributions suggested to Elks Lodge 513 or the Jefferson City Animal Shelter.

Arrangements entrusted to Tyler M. Woods Funeral Director in Jefferson City.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.WoodsMemorialServices.com