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Deborah "Deb" Fetterolf, 63, of Belvidere, IL passed away on December 12, 2024, following a short illness. She was born August 13, 1961, to parents Berkley and Barbara Fetterolf.

Deborah graduated from Mt. Carroll High School and pursued a degree in Psychology from Illinois State University. She worked for over 30 years as a caseworker for the State of Illinois. She enjoyed traveling. Deb was especially thrilled to have the opportunities to visit Paris, Australia, and New Zealand. She and her sister enjoyed local adventures together, such as theater trips to Chicago and quiet afternoons along the water at Lake Geneva, WI. Those who knew Deb enjoyed her kind heart and quick wit.

Deborah had a deep love for her dogs, especially Oreo & Alvin. The family was especially grateful to the staff at Glory Bound Rescue Ranch in Marengo, IL for their help finding a wonderful new home for Alvin at the time of Deborah's illness. A memorial has been established at the Glory Bound Rescue Ranch in Deborah's honor.

Deborah will be greatly missed by her sister; Tamarah (Richard) Bahling; her aunts, Dodie Fetterolf and Evelyn Hanson; her uncle, Neil Decker; along with numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; her aunts, Betty Nissen, Beverly Voss, Irma Decker, and Ilene Snyder; Uncles, Rodney Fetterolf, Delbert Nissen, Gene Voss, Dayle Snyder, and L. Dale Hanson; as well as numerous cousins.

The family would like to thank Northern Illinois Hospice for their compassionate care they provided to Deb during her brief illness. They also wish to thank the wonderful doctors, outstanding nurses, and dedicated staff that cared for her with such kindness at UW Health in Rockford.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, located at 218 W. Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Visitation will take place at 10am followed by a memorial service at 11am, officiated by Pastor Pam Rossmiller.

Due to a medical sensitivity, the family has respectfully requested for no live flowers or floral arrangements to be brought to the visitation.