Debora Jean Tosolt

Debora Jean Tosolt obituary

Debora Jean Tosolt

Debora Tosolt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kaatz Funeral Directors - Richmond on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Debora Jean Tosolt, age 71, passed away on July 23, 2025.

Debora was born on October 19, 1953, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late Norbert and Sylvia Kaltz.

In her younger years, Debora was known for her lively energy and love of softball. Always quick with a joke and full of playful humor, she had a natural gift for making people laugh and lighting up any room she walked into. Her presence was truly one-of-a-kind - fun, vibrant, and unforgettable.

Debora cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was always very involved in her nieces and nephews' lives She was the heart of every gathering and never missed a family function. Her warmth, laughter, and genuine care made every get-together feel special.

In her later years, Debora found joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially playing cards, board games and dice with loved ones. These moments reflected her enduring love for connection, fun, and togetherness.

Debora's memory will live on in the countless lives she touched with her humor, kindness, and unwavering devotion to family.

She is survived by her siblings, Charlene Lijana, James (Brenda) Kaltz, Teresa (Richard) Prince, Paul (Earleen) Kaltz, Anne (Joseph) Gacki, and Mark (Irene) Kaltz; nieces and nephews, Laura (Chris) Dimmitt (who was also her Godchild), Lindsay (James) Bond, Jimmie (Maria Haugen) Kaltz, Daniel Kaltz (who was also her Godchild), Carolyn (David) Anderson, Catherine (Jim) Cepa, Steven Prince, Kenny Gacki, Brian Gacki, David Kaltz (who was also her Godchild), Emily (Zack Schorman) Kaltz, Sarah Kaltz, Owen Kaltz, Ocean Kaltz, and Keegan Kaltz; as well as many great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tosolt, her parents, nephew, Christopher, her best friend and oldest brother, Norbert, Jr. and brother-in-law. Frank Lijana.

The family honors the memory of Debora and invites you to visit and share memories Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. rosary service at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond. Instate 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Fr. Mark Livingston will officiate.

In lieu of flowers Memorials are suggested to "Wishes of the family".

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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