Deborah Rosenbaum, “Debbie”

Deborah Rosenbaum, “Debbie”, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Emmet. Born on November 15, 1956, to Minnie Allene Tye Purtle and Harlon C. Purtle, Debbie was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Laura Mae Mitchell, Ollie Faye Rogers, James Purtle, Johnny Purtle, and Thomas (T-BO) Purtle.

Deborah is survived by her sisters, Lucille Breasley (Frank) and Diann Henson (John). She is also survived by her children: Angela Journagan, Randy Rosenbaum Jr.  (Jennifer), Shauna Rampy (Brad), and Alan Smith (Misty). Her grandchildren include Zachary Ferrand (Nicole) & Emilye Korch, Haylee & Luke Rosenbaum, Lexi & Duane Smith, Kaitlyn Holland & Abigail Rampy. She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren: Andrew, Jayden, and Paxten Ferrand. Brother-in-law, Bud Mitchell, sisters-in-law, Delores Purtle and Judy Purtle, along with other friends and family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 28, from 6pm to 8pm at the Brazzel Oakcrest Chapel.

A graveside service will take place on Friday, August 29, at 2pm at the Bluff Springs Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Jerry Evans.

Services are under the direction of the Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home of Hope.