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Debra Gregorich Obituary

Debbie was born in Fargo, ND and departed peacefully from Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs surrounded by her loving family and friends. Debbie was preceded by her Mother Lois Mitchell Rinke. She is survived by Husband Louis A Gregorich (Colorado Springs, CO), Son Anthony L Gregorich (Denver, CO), Daughter Anna Marie Gregorich (Las Vegas, NV). Father Robert Rinke (Fargo, ND). Sisters Roberta Quick (Fargo, ND), Barbara Gordon (Bozeman, MT), Judy Timm (Colorado Springs, CO) and Diane Gill (Rosemount, MN). She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was a member of the Garden of the Gods Country Club and was an avid tennis player. She touched the heart of anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. A Celebration of Debbie's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 219 East Bijou Street, Colorado Springs on August 20 at 10:30 AM followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Donations to Pikes Peak Hospice is appreciated for the amazing care they provided Debbie and her family in her final days.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 18, 2013.

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Bill Brummett

August 12, 2025

Louie, I lost my wife years ago, although I still have the pleasant memories. Thinking of you

Kiana Geditz

August 22, 2013

Dear Louie, Tony and Anna:
We were very saddened to her of Debbie's passing. She was always kind to us and the kids. We are just so sorry for your loss.
Kyle and Kiana Geditz

Bill Brummett

August 21, 2013

Louie, I am shocked and saddened to here about Debbie. What a nice lady and enthusiast both on and off the tennis court . Celebrate her life. Our thoughts are with you.
Bill and Dawn Brummett

Karl & Kathy Klepfer

August 21, 2013

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We remember with a smile the fun times playing tennis with the two of you. She was so welcoming , warm, and fun! God Bless you all.

August 20, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly. Your in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all, Joe and Tonya

Rodney Valdez

August 20, 2013

There are no words that I can say to ease your pain during this heart breaking time, I just want you to know that I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Carol Mallaro

August 19, 2013

Dearest Louie & Family,
No words can express the sadness I feel for all of you. Know that I am thinking of you during this very difficult time.

Karen Hersrud (Reitmeier)

August 19, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. So many fond memories back in high school at MHD.High. Thinking of you Judy and the Rinke family. God Bless to her husband and kids.

Jacqueline Keller

August 19, 2013

My heart goes out to all of Debbie's family.

She will be greatly missed by all the tennis players in Colorado Springs. When I said "oofta" to Debbie on the tennis court, she immediately understood me!! We are both from Fargo, ND, tennis players and live in Colorado Springs. I will cherish those happy memories of Debbie.

August 19, 2013

Louie, Tony and Anna, so so sorry for your loss.

Debi Kennedy

August 19, 2013

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Debbie was a special person. She will be missed. Our thoughts are with you. With all our love. Bob and Renee

Sue Bessette

August 18, 2013

Dear Louie, Tony & Anna: Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. She loved you all with all her heart.

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