Debra Kay Recker

59 year old, Debra Kay Recker, of DeMotte, passed away January 11, 2022 at her home.

Debra was born on August 22, 1962, to Henry Sr. and Beverly (Hamstra) Dahm in Valparaiso, Indiana. Debra was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1980. She worked at the Kankakee Valley Middle School and was the Cafeteria Manager. She married the love of her life, William G. Recker on August 28, 1982 at Bethel Church, DeMotte, Indiana. She was a member of First Christian Reformed Church, DeMotte.

Debra is survived by her husband: William G. ‘Bill’, son: William ‘Billy’ H. (Danielle) Recker, father: Henry Dahm Sr., siblings: Henry Jr. (Jill) Dahm, Richard (Liz) Dahm, brother-in-law: Garry (Cari) Recker, sister-in-law: Bonnie (Ike) Hoffman, fur baby: Lucky, 3 grand fur babies: Roxy, Riot & Midnight, and many nieces and nephews.

Debra was preceded in death by her mother: Beverly Dahm, and William & Corrine Recker.


Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the First Christian Reformed Church, of DeMotte. Services for Deb will take place at the church at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening, with Pastor Jim Alblas officiating. Graveside services for Deb will take place on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holland Cemetery.