Debra J. Prochnow Obituary (1953 - 2019)

Debra J. Prochnow age 66 of Bloomington, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 4:50 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at her residence. She will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to The Humane Society of Central Illinois or the Community Cancer Center, Normal, IL. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Debbie was born July 26, 1953 in Illinois. Her parents were Donald & Marilyn Halsema. She married Gerald "Jerry" R. Prochnow on February 3, 1973 in Bloomington, IL. He survives. Surviving, mother Marilyn Halsema, Fisher, IN, 3 children, Jessica (Scott) Davis, Charlotte, NC, Jill (Brian) Schenk, Bloomington, IL, Eric (Jessica) Prochnow, Bloomington, IL, 3 grandchildren, Jace and Jovi Prochnow, Bloomington, IL, Brayden Schenk, Bloomington, IL, 3 sisters, Kim (Jim) Crews, Carmel, IN, Peg (Ken) Reinhardt, Indianapolis, IN, Jane Broshous, Rockwall, TX, 1 brother, Donald Halsema, Eddyville, KY, 5 brother in-laws, Bill (Sue Ellen) Prochnow, El Paso, IL, Robert (Susan) Prochnow, Kappa, IL, Jeff Prochnow, Bloomington, IL, Tom (DeAnne) Prochnow, Downs, IL, Doug (Vicki) Prochnow, Downs, IL, her mother in-law, Arlene Gittings, Bloomington, IL and several nieces and nephews. Debbie is preceded in death by her father and her father in-law Erwin Prochnow. Debbie graduated from University High School. She graduated from Lincoln Community College with a degree in business and Mennonite School of Nursing. She and Jerry owned and operated Prochnow Landscaping & Kickapoo Creek Nursery for 30 years. Debbie enjoyed traveling to the beach and spending time with her family, friends and especially, her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.beckmemorial.com