Debra Ann “Debbie” Bueche, age 63, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her home in Osceola.  Debbie was born August 23, 1959, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late George and Janis (Styve) Moyer. Debbie was a graduate of LaSalle High School, class of 1977.  She later earned her associate degree in nursing from the Memorial School of Nursing and began a long career as a Registered Nurse.  While working as the “candy girl” at the State Theatre in South Bend, Deb caught the eye of the young projectionist, Ronald Bueche, and they began dating soon after.  On July 9, 1983, Ron and Debbie were married in Elkhart, Indiana. They recently celebrated their 39th anniversary.  

Ron survives, along with their children, Sean Bueche of Osceola, Alicia Bueche and her husband Christopher Purcell of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, and Brett Bueche of Osceola.  Surviving as well are her step-siblings Mark Moyer and his wife Emily of Bristol, Indiana and Heidi Moyer and her husband Andy Scupham of Union, Michigan as well as her step-mother Janet Moyer of Union Michigan.  Debbie is also survived by her mother-in-law Doris Bueche of Granger, her brother-in-law Russell Bueche of St. Joseph, Michigan, her sister-in-law Sherry Bueche of Osceola and her niece Jessica Russell and her husband Todd of Osceola.  She was preceded in death by her sisters Babbette Moyer and Christine Moyer, Her father George Moyer and her father-in-law Richard Bueche.  

A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park on Ash Rd in Osceola on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 

Debbie was employed from her graduation in 1983 until 2020 as a Registered Nurse with the “IV Team” at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.  She will be remembered for her caring and compassionate nature towards those she dedicated her life to helping. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, watching mystery shows on television, and listening to 80’s music.  She and her family also enjoyed traveling and Debbie was especially fond of her time spent in Hawaii with her husband Ron and the annual family trips taken in the Fall to Drummond Island in the Upper Peninsula with her family.   

Debbie was a loving wife, mother and friend.  Her sense of humor, warm smile, sweet spirit and honesty will be remembered by those who had the privilege to meet her.  Because of her love for all animals, donations may be made in her memory to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County.  

To light a virtual candle, share a story of her life, or leave a message of comfort for her family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.  

10/28/2022 JFC