Debra (Fox) Gonet

Debra Gonet, 62, of Coalton died peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her residence.

Debra (Debbi) was born July 22, 1962 in Hillsboro IL, the daughter of C.W. Fox and Vickie (Umberger) Maedge. On June 20, 1981 she married Tom Gonet at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis. They had two children Craig Gonet and Nikki (Gonet) Kunkle. She always had a love of children, learning, and teaching. She became a teacher and educated young minds in 5 states over 29 years and retired last year. She was heavily involved in St. Louis Catholic Church's ministries and enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, quilting, canning, making cards, scrapbooking, walking, and traveling. Above all she loved her family and friends deeply and unconditionally. She was an amazing cook and avid gardener. She lived for her time with grand-kids and was extremely kind to everyone. Debbi helped when she could, remembered to keep in touch, and above all she knew how to show and give love. 

In addition to her Mother, Vickie she is survived by her husband Thomas; children, Craig Gonet, wife Brooke of Nokomis, and Nikki Kunkle, husband Cory of Breese; five grandchildren, Sydney Engelhart, Kellene Engelhart, Jayden Gonet, Peyton Gonet, and Claire Finely; three siblings, Tammy (Fox) Blose husband Randy, Kenneth  Carlock, wife Kimberly,  Corey Fox, wife Amanda; her Step-Mother Donna (Fox) Liffick, husband Dan; and several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday February 8, 2025 at St. Louis Catholic Church at 10 am, catholic mass immediately following at 12. Burial immediately following at Calvery Cemetery in Nokomis. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Louis Catholic School. 

Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

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