SHEFFIELD — Surrounded by children and loved ones, Debra Ann Reinbeck, 45, of Sheffield died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at her home.

Debbie was born on Feb. 20, 1969, to the parents of Carol (Johnson) Knudsen and Jerry (Mona) Cruse in Princeton. Debbie was as free spirited as they come. She was a music lover and a garden grower.

Debbie graduated from Western High School in 1987. She served two proud years in the U.S. Navy as an E-3. She was employed by Monitor Productions, where she found, and brought laughter to all everyday.

She is survived by her mother, Carol Knudsen of Princeton, and stepmom, Mona Cruse of Princeton; three daughters, Samantha (Taylor) Mathew of Geneseo, Brooke Reinbeck of Dixon, Sadie Reinbeck of Buda; two brothers, Robbie Knudsen of Sheffield, Dave (Shanna) Cruse of Princeton; two sisters, Jodi Roggy of Buda, Christina Cruse of Princeton, and loving nieces and nephews. Also surviving, her incredible dog and trusty sidekick, Bandit.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Cruse and her stepfather, John Knudsen.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22 at the Grant Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton. Military rites will be conducted by the Princeton American Legion 125. A luncheon will follow services Monday at the Wyanet VFW. All family and friends are welcome.

The celebration of Debbie’s life will take place on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton.

A memorial will be established to her daughters, in the care of Samantha Mathew.

“Today I shall Smile”-Mom