Debra A. (Pakula) Gibbons, 64, of Monmouth, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home.
She was born July 28, 1961, in LaSalle, the daughter of Richard and Sophie J. (Gardner) Pakula. Debra was raised and educated in Earlville. She married Mark Gibbons in Monmouth on July 28, 2013, and he survives.
Debra was a homemaker. She also worked at Casey’s General Store in Cornell for 11 years, as well as Tom & Linda’s, Dollar General and Peoples Do-It Center. She was raised in the Catholic faith. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, being goofy and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Mark Gibbons; her children, Delissa (Gale) Wyatt-Leonard, Dixie Wyatt, Bob (Jody) Bennington, Christina (Marshall Wesby) Bennington and Felicia Bennington; her grandchildren, David, Dayna, Dezarhea, Derick, Daisy, Ryley, Wyatt, Katilynn, Bri, Harlee, Javier, Dawson, Nattie, Marshall, Dylan, Norbert and Daryl; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Marshall (Angela) Pakula and Richard (Jessica) Pakula; sisters, Lynn (Alan) Smith, Jean (Ross) Konrad, Barb (Robbie) Edwards and Camillia (Robbie) Stevens; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Johnathon Bennington and Joe Pakula; one grandson, R.J. Richardson; one granddaughter, Rose Marie Richardson; one brother, Steve Pakula; and one sister, Cindy Huff.
Cremation has been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be announced and held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Debra A. Gibbons Memorial Fund and sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.
