Debra A. Heilig, 52, of Owendale, passed away peacefully at her home under hospice care on January 10, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Cass City, Michigan on May 9, 1967 to Lanny Bensinger and the late Martha (Beaver) Arnott.

Debbie worked at Thumb Area Auto Glass for many years before working at Thumb Truck LLC for sixteen years.  The last two years she co-owned the business. She also enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, fishing, camping, playing darts and bowling.

Debbie will be greatly missed by her sons: Josh Heilig (fiancée, Danielle) of Owendale, Chris Heilig of Owendale and Jake Muether of North Branch; daughter, Erin (Patrick) Fritz of Owendale; her granddaughter, Dallas Heilig; and her father, Lanny (Cathy) Bensinger of Ubly.  She is also survived by brothers Brian Bensinger, Todd (Jill) Arnott, Ronnie (Wendy) Arnott, Randy (April) Arnott and Kevin (Amber) Bensinger; her sisters, Amy (Kenny) Weber and Lori (Tony) Roggenbuck; along with several nieces and nephews and many aunts and uncles.

Funeral service for Debra will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home with Rev. William Cleland officiating.   Per her wishes, cremation will take place after the service.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund (c/o Erin Fritz).

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com