Deborah K. Croft (Abbott) of Gary, In. formerly of Chicago, IL. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on January 4, 2024 at the age of 74.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Croft and her parents Albert & Barbara (Paulsen) Abbott. She was the oldest of four daughters, Kim, Robin, Cindi.
She is survived by her children, Paul Abbott, Jason Abbott, Tammie Luna (Gary), Mary Zaczyk, Carrie Yambo (William), Jon Croft, Albert Croft (Siobhan), Catherine Croft (Phillip), Frances Croft, Gerald Croft, Andrew Croft, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Fond stepmother to the late Carl Croft, mother-in-law to Amanda Scordato, loving aunt and considered a mother and grandmother to many more.
Deborah was a selfless, sweet woman with a quirky sense of humor that filled a room with laughter. She was loved and cherished by many and will be dearly missed.