Debora Kay Riedel

Debora Kay Riedel, age 68, passed away at her home in Topeka, Indiana, on Tuesday,November 3, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1958, to Betty Lou (Fought) Riedel andVernon Riedel in LaGrange, Indiana. She attended Topeka Elementary School andworkshops at the School of Opportunity in Howe, Indiana. 

Debbie was a life-longresident of LaGrange County. Raised in a large family with six siblings, Debbie was very family-oriented. Sheespecially loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. Debbie also enjoyeddrawing; taking care of her parakeets, finches, and guinea pigs; and gardening, as wellas sewing and crafts. But she particularly liked watching Dr. Who, the British sciencefiction television series. 

Debbie is survived by a brother, Randy Riedel; a sister, Vicki (Dean) Graham; a brother,James Riedel; a brother, Gregory (Rita) Riedel; and a sister, Teresa (Brian) Craig. Sheis also survived by six nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Lou and Vernon Riedel, and abrother, Kenneth Riedel. 

There are no services scheduled at this time and cremation will take place upon the family's wishes.

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 Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, Indiana.