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Nancy Jean Elizabeth Gay

Female 1937 - 2018  (81 years)


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  • Name Nancy Jean Elizabeth Gay 
    Born 27 Feb 1937  Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 08 Jul 2018  Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I551933  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 9 Jul 2018 

    Father Edward J Gay,   b. 21 Dec 1896,   d. 29 Jan 1992  (Age 95 years) 
    Mother Anna W Derks,   b. 12 Sep 1897, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Oct 1971, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 24 Aug 1925 
    Family ID F13058  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leland Joseph DeBeck 
    Married 09 Jul 1960  St Willebrord Church, Green Bay, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. James Lee DeBeck
     2. Theresa Ann DeBeck
     3. Timothy William DeBeck
     4. Steven Edward DeBeck
     5. Lynn M DeBeck
     6. Matt DeBeck
     7. Amy M DeBeck
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F207741  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Green Bay, WI – Nancy Jean E. DeBeck, age 81, lifetime resident of Green Bay, died peacefully early Sunday afternoon, July 8, 2018 at her home of 50 years.

      Nancy was born in Green Bay on February 27, 1937 to Edward and Anna (Dirks) Gay. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy. On July 9, 1960, she married Leland DeBeck at St. Willebrord Catholic Church, Green Bay. Nancy was mainly stay at home mother that watched her children grow up before her eyes. She also previously held jobs at Hoeffer Glass and Red Owl. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren at her home or traveling to where they were camping, visiting, or residing. She also enjoyed playing cards, especially with her children and grandchildren; doing crossword puzzles; crocheting blankets; helping with bingo at Grancare Nursing Center and traveling throughout the Midwest.


      She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Leland Joseph DeBeck: her children: James DeBeck, Tawas, MI; Theresa (Joseph) Roemaat, Howard; Tim (Lois) DeBeck, Allouez; Steven (Suzanne) DeBeck, Howard; Lynn (close friend, Matt Olmeda) DeBeck, Green Bay; and Amy (Joseph) Rohr, Green Bay; eight grandchildren: Amanda Roemaat, Tiffany (fiancé, Kiley) Roemaat, Brittany (Nick) Garvey, Joshua DeBeck, Dennis DeBeck, Paul DeBeck, Shelby Rohr and Joel Rohr; and great-grandson, Shane Garvey. She is further survived by her sister, MariAnn Hyska; along with many in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Edward Gay; her parents-in-law, William and Doris DeBeck; and brother-in-law, Jerome Hyska.

      Friends may call at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1420 Division St., from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

      The DeBeck family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Bellin Cancer Center and Unity Hospice staff for all their compassion and wonderful care extended to our dear wife, mother, grandmother. Your kindness was very much appreciated.