Debra K. Hart (1955-2021)

HART, APPELHANS, BROWN, SPAIN, CUMMINS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 9/28/2021 at 11:40:52

Debra Kathryn Hart, 66, of Clinton Iowa, passed away on September 23, 2021, at Sarah Harding Retirement Home. Debra had a house fire September 16 in Clinton where her beloved dog Brownie had passed away.

Debra Kathryn Appelhans was born on September 21, 1955 in Monticello Iowa. She was the daughter of Jake and Shirley (Brown) Appelhans. Debra grew up in Monmouth, Iowa and was a 1973 graduate of Midland High School. Debra had been married 3 times. First to Jerry Wells, then Randy Schooner and lastly Russ Hart. Debra had lived in Clinton for the last 7 years of her life and had struggled with COPD and Heart issues as well as declining mental health.

Debra is survived by a sister Pam Spain of Maquoketa; brothers Dennis and wife Kathy Appelhans of Monmouth IA, and a brother David “Joe” and wife Gay Anne of Ankeny IA; and 4 nephews. She was proceeded in death by her mother Shirley Cummins and stepfather Stan of Maquoketa, her father Jake Appelhans, and brother-in-law Dean Spain.

At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. There will be no public service and she will be buried privately at Saint Peter’s at Temple Hill Cemetery in Jones County

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in her name and can be mailed to David Appelhans, 727 SE Ponds Edge Circle, Ankeny, Iowa 50021.

It is the families sincere hope that Debra has finally found the peace she longed for on earth and couldn’t find.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.