Deborah Holz

Deborah Holz

July 23, 1947 - August 02, 2025

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Deborah Rawson Holz, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday August 2, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born July 23, 1947, in Menominee, MI, daughter of the late Don and Eleanor (Wauda) Rawson.

Debbie graduated from Neenah High School in 1965. She then received her Bachelor of Science from Carroll College, where she and Gregg Holz fell in love. Debbie married Gregg on August 8, 1970, at First Presbyterian Church in Neenah. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2007.

Debbie dedicated over 25 years of her career to Waukesha Memorial Hospital, where she served as a Medical Technologist. After moving back home to Neenah, she continued her work in healthcare at the Community Blood Center in Appleton. Outside of her professional life, Debbie cherished time with her grandchildren at the family cabin near Three Lakes, Wisconsin. She also enjoyed knitting and traveling.

Debbie was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, where she found friendship, faith, and fulfillment. She gave her time generously and uplifted those around her.

Survivors include her children: Andrea (William Slade) Holz, Katherine Holz, Michael (Megan) Holz; five grandchildren: Charles & Elizabeth Schmidt; Harper, Marlow & Malin Holz; a cherished niece, Sarah (Gary) Dugan; a beloved nephew, Christopher (Stephanie) Webb; and her favorite great-grandnieces Paige, Haley & Rachel.

Debbie was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Leah Tuesday; two sisters: Beverly Langlois & Cynthia Brown; and her brothers-in-law: Mark & Gary Webb.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 Church St., Neenah, with Rev. Kimbrel Johnson officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service. Visitation at the church from 9:30 AM until the service. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society.

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Sara (Sally) McPherson
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Dear Holzes,  The news came late to me and I am so sorry I didn’t get to you, Thank you, Mike, for your note. I am sorry I was not able to get over to see you all, but know that Debbie and all of you are in my heart. I suspect that she, Greg and Bob are at peace and likely sitting on a pier just looking at the water and listening to the loons. I love and miss you all. Sally
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Julia Bloch
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I am so sorry to hear about Debbie. I've worked at American Animal Hospital for years and always enjoyed our chats together. She had an amazing spirit and a great sense of humor. Please know that all of us at the clinic are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. I know that she is up there watching over us with her kitties by her side. Rest easy Debbie we will miss you. Julia
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Sara Ertl
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After seeing your mother at least once a month for the past 14+ years I still can’t believe this has happened. My heart aches for you and your family at this time. I know you all without even meeting all of the family. As her hairdresser I’ve heard everything from her childhood, to being a mother and especially a lot about being a grandmother and lots of the in between. She loved it all and always told her stories with a bit of humor attached. She was my listener too as I called her my “Neenah Mom” this title was earned she was with me through a lot of my big life experiences. Gosh I will miss our chats. With all my heart my sympathies go out to you and your family during this time. I know first hand how hard losing your mother is so what she told me when I lost mine really helped me.   “You have to move forward, make the best of what you got, and know they are in a great place!” Hugs  -Sara
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Craig Edwards
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With deepest sympathy upon the passing of your dear mother, Deborah Love and hugs, Craig and Sue

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