Debra Gonet, 62, of Coalton, died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at her residence.
Catholic Mass was held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial followed at Calvery Cemetery in Nokomis. Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Gonet was born on July 22, 1962, in Hillsboro, 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, and he survives.
She always had a love of children, learning and teaching. She became a teacher and educated young minds in five 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 grandkids and was extremely kind to everyone. She 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 and husband, she is survived by her children; Craig (Brooke) Gonet of Nokomis and Nikki (Cory) Kunkle of Breese; grandchildren, Sydney Engelhart, Kellene Engelhart, Jayden Gonet, Peyton Gonet and Claire Finely; siblings, Tammy (Randy) Fox Blose, Kenneth (Kimberly) Carlock, Corey (Amanda) Fox; stepmother Donna (Fox) Liffick; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Louis Catholic School.
Condolences may be left at www.stiehldawsonfh.com.
