Debra Monroe

Debra “Debbie” D. Monroe, age 71, of Colby, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 20, 2025, under the tender care of Hope Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2,2025, at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. The Rev. Teri Hanson will preside. Family and friends are welcome from 3 p.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home of Abbotsford is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Debbie was born on July 31, 1953, the daughter of Stanley and Delores (Waggoner) Hesgard. She graduated from Colby High School. In 1972, Debbie married David Hoernke and from that union they welcomed three sons: Darrin, Derrick and Damien. They later divorced.

In 1984, Debbie and Bob Wittkamp were gifted the joy of a daughter, Allison Jean. Allison preceded Debbie in death in a car accident in 2007. Even though their time together was short, their mother-daughter relationship was treasured.

Debbie married Bob Monroe in 1991 and together they successfully owned and treasured the Redwood Supper Club, which was a staple and iconic supper club that was enjoyed by many in the surrounding communities. There was nothing she liked more than to enjoy the company of her customers, who were also her friends and family. She knew everyone’s names and drink of choice without flaw. She was well known for her love of music and many nights you

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