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Debra A Rifenbark

May 20, 1955 — February 26, 2025

Barton City

Debra A. Rifenbark, 69, of Barton City, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at her home, with her loving family by her side.

Born May 20, 1955 to William and Mae (Paulsrud) Rifenbark in Bay City, MI, she was raised in Pinconning. She moved to Barton City in her early 20s where she was a long time resident. Debra loved camping, fishing, 4-wheeling, and hunting for morel mushrooms. She enjoyed diamond art, crochet, and working with plastic canvas. She was a member of the Mikado Area Development. 

Debra is survived by two daughters, Kimberly (Lenny) Franklin, and Elizabeth (Robert Card) Rifenbark, three granddaughters, Terrin Clark, Sydney Franklin, and Erica Tulgetske, one grandson, Emery Tulgetske, several great grandchildren, two sisters, Karen Mogg, and Liticia Norton, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and her beloved canine friend, Jax. She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Marvin Hart, her sister, Janet Ross, and two brothers, William “Buck” Rifenbark and Dennis Rifenbark. 

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Barton City VFW Hall. 

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