Deborah M. Kreider, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

She was born on October 11, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, the only child of the late Philip and Viola Kreider.

Deborah was a proud graduate of St. Stephen Elementary School and Collinsville High School, Class of 1965. She dedicated many years of service to the Collinsville Unit 10 School District, where she worked as a school cook.

She found joy in life's simple pleasures, especially spending time with her beloved dogs. Deborah was an enthusiastic baseball fan who enjoyed watching Gateway Grizzlies and St. Louis Cardinals games. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was a devoted member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caseyville.

She is survived by her first cousins, Dennis (Jean) Craft of Collinsville, IL, Karry (Bobbie) Kreider of Port Angeles, WA, Kevin (Kathleen) Petchulat of Belleville, IL, and Kirk (Debbie) Petchulat of Belleville, IL; and by numerous other cousins, Chris (John) Jaskot, David (Christi) Sloan, Scott (Nicole) Sloan, Buzz Sloan, Jackie Tewell, Craig Rudy, , and John Rudy.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 901 South Main Street, Caseyville, IL 62232, with Father Harold Fisher and Father Jim Fee serving as celebrants. Burial will follow at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Collinsville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Stephen Catholic Church. Memorial contributions will be received at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 North Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.