Deborah Elaine (Mead) Mueller

November 28, 1972 - December 1, 2010

DEBORAH ELAINE (MEAD) MUELLER, 38 ANGEL WITH A HEART OF GOLD MACHESNEY PARK - Deborah Elaine (Mead) Mueller, 38, of Machesney Park went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, peacefully in her sleep at home. Born Nov. 28, 1972, in Rockford, daughter of Fred and Marilyn Mead. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1992. Debbie was united in marriage to Scott Mueller on Dec. 26, 1995 in Rockton. She was a blessing to her entire family, and well loved by all. They will miss her greatly, especially her caring, compassionate spirit. She was a great mother to her two beautiful children, Kristen and Brandon Mueller. Debbie loved to dance and was a beautiful, joyous singer. Member at Heartland Community Church, where she participated in a variety of ministries. Debbie and her husband, Scott, were baptized at Heartland on June 26, 2010. Employed at Warner Lambert. Survived by her husband; children; parents; siblings, Catrina "Tina" (Darren) Miller of Loves Park and Craig Mead of Woodstock; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; a large circle of friends; in-laws, Dave (Betty) Mueller of Loves Park; brother-in-law, Todd (Cheri) Mueller of Loves Park, Steve (Crystal) Huene of Machesney Park; sister-in-law, Sue (Donald) Kidd of Pecatonica; and her dogs, Bootsy and Sammy. Predeceased by maternal and paternal grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles. Celebration of life service at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, Gene Hoglund will officiate. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of Debbie's family to a fund for her children. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family.