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NIAGARA, Wis. -- Debra Ann Tauriainen, 69, of Niagara, Wis., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, Wis.
Debra was born on Jan. 13, 1957, to the late Joseph and June (Deau) Champeau. She attended Niagara High School and continued her education at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and Bay de Noc Community College.
Throughout her life, Debra was employed at the Niagara Paper Mill, Maryhill Manor, and Emplify Health by Bellin. She was also dedicated to her community, serving as a member of the Niagara School Board.
Debra cherished her family and the special relationships she shared with those closest to her. She will be remembered for the many ways she touched the lives of her family, friends, and community.
Debra is survived by her sons, Robert Sanders and Patrick Sanders (Jessica Waldo); stepchildren Jodi (Brian) Olson and Matt (Tara) Tauriainen; daughter-in-law Niki Sanders; grandchildren Logan, Adrianna, Dean, Weston, Chase, Lauren, Grace, Mya, and Alaina; and great-grandchildren Lennox and Dutton.
She is further survived by sisters Cheri (Terry) Sweig and Mary Flatka (Bob Anderson); sisters-in-law Sally Champeau and Laurie Champeau; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Tauriainen; brothers Terry "Shine" Champeau and Jeff Champeau; and sister Nancy Champeau.
Debra will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ernashfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.