Debra (McDaniel) Huffer

Debra S. “Deb” Huffer, 72, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born in Frankfort on November 17, 1950, to George and Phyllis (Stephenson) McDaniel. She married Charles William Huffer in Rossville; he preceded her in death on January 19, 2004.

Deb was a 1969 graduate of Rossville High School. She attended the Monticello Christian Church and formerly attended the Rossville United Methodist Church. Deb was an entrepreneur and co-founded “Balloons By Gosh” and Real Estate Network in Monticello. She was a member of the Monticello Realtors Association and was a Realtor®. A longtime favorite thing to do was to go “Catfishing on Fridays” With great friends.

Deb loved Elvis, Clint Eastwood, Car shows, Indy 500, Corvettes, holidays, shopping, and traveling, but more importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her family and grandson. She was always very close to her mother in everything  they did.

Deb is survived by her mother Phyllis McDaniel of Monticello; sons, Chad (Kristin) Huffer of Woodstock, GA and Clint William Huffer of Lafayette; brother, Stephen (Edna) McDaniel of Flora; grandson, Rex Randall Huffer of Woodstock; nieces, Angela (Scott) Bieghler of Delphi, Jennifer (Brett) Scruggs of Attica, and Jacqueline McDaniel of Madison; great nieces and nephews, Jarred Daniels and Jacob Daghir of Madison, Abi and Sam Bieghler of Delphi, and Taylor Scruggs of Attica; and a host of many great friends.

She was preceded in death by her father and husband.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 11 am until the start of the funeral service at 2 pm at Day & Genda Funeral home ~ Bodine Chapel in Rossville. Pastor Bob Raschka will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of floral arrangements, the family has requested that donations be made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America 2520 Elisha Avenue  Zion, IL  60099.