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Deborah 'Debbie' Ann Ruder age 67, passed away on Wednesday August 27, 2025.
She is survived by loving daughter, Nikki (Philip) Clark and son, Steven (Laura) Ruder; grandchildren, Skyler and Autumn Engblom; mother, Marjorie Hutchens; sister, Shannon (David) Burhans and brother, Barry Hutchens; multiple nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by husband, Daniel A. Ruder; father, James Hutchens and brothers, James Michael Hutchens and William Ruder.
Debbie was born in Hammond, Indiana and went to Lake Central High school.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be truly missed by all whose lives she touched.
Sympathy cards may be mailed to: Hillside Funeral Home, 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN 46322 to be forwarded to the family.
Cremation service entrusted to Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Highland, IN-Konnie Kuiper - Michael Kuiper - Vass
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