Debra “Debbie” Lee DeNucci, age 72, of Rice Lake, WI, died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home.

She was born on December 9, 1953 in Rice Lake to Norman and Clarice (Youngberg) Swanson. Debbie graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1972. She was married to Terry DeNucci in December 1973 and he later preceded her in death in 1974.

Debbie worked in customer service for most of her life. She loved to read, enjoyed making crafts and cheered on the Green Bay Packers. Debbie was very sweet, kind and thoughtful. She had a heart of gold.

She is survived by a daughter, Heather (Mike) Lien; 3 grandchildren, Brayden Dokkestul, Bryxen Dokkestul and Madysen (Ali) Dokkestul; 2 sisters, Norma (Arvid) Roen and Rita (Steven Sr.) Sevals; a brother Ricky Swanson; 3 nephews, Jason Roen, Mike (Morgan) Roen and Steven Jr (Kim) Sevals; and great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry DeNucci; her parents, Norman and Clarice Swanson; a sister, Cheryl Itzenheimer; and a nephew, Nathan Sevals. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Last Update: Dec 22, 2025 10:50 am CST