Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Deborah Jean Widner, 71, of Eagarville, Ill., died at her residence on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. She was born Dec. 25, 1951, in Litchfield, to Richard Heltsley and Patricia Coss Heltsley Roach. She married Paul W. Widner. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2022.

She was a homemaker. Deborah loved cooking, bingo, being in her swimming pool and being with her family, especially at Christmas.

She is survived by her children, Ginger (Richard) Kroll of Eagarville, David Jones of Pana, Lila (Steve) Jones of Pana; foster children, Leslie Widner of Montana, Cari Widner of Tennessee, Harley Wi...