Deborah “Debi” (Nee: Brezina) Rowley age 48 of Blue Grass, IA died Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Davenport, IA with her husband William “BJ” Rowley. Debi was born Oct. 26, 1964 in Cleveland to Carl Brezina and Kathleen Meditz. She was a graduate of Chardon High School before going to college and joining the USContinue Reading
Deborah “Debi” (Nee: Brezina) Rowley age 48 of Blue Grass, IA died Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Davenport, IA with her husband William “BJ” Rowley. Debi was born Oct. 26, 1964 in Cleveland to Carl Brezina and Kathleen Meditz. She was a graduate of Chardon High School before going to college and joining the US Army. She and BJ were stationed in Washington, Germany and Colorado before moving to Iowa in 2012. Debi was employed as a civilian contractor with the US Army while her husband was on active duty. She is survived by her parents Carl (Mary) Brezina of Akron and Kathleen (Sandy) (nee:Meditz) Carmigiano of Chardon Twp; brothers Joseph Carmigiano of Chardon and Chris Brezina of California; sisters Dawn (Dave) Zenobi of Florida, Traci (Craig) Briscoe of Texas and Angela (Adam) Gigliotti of Texas; grandfathers Carl Brezina and Godfrey Meditz; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Brezina. FUNERALSVC: 8:00 pm Wednesday October 9, 2013 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. VISITATION: 4-8pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Debi and BJ will be interred together at Arlington National Cemetery, 1pm on Thursday Oct. 17, 2013.
Daniel Ortiz
left a message on May 5, 2016:
When I saw this, I was devastated because Deb was a sweet and wonderful person that I had the privilege of knowing. While in the military she helped me with my children because I was a single parent at the time.
I will never forget her love, warmth, and caring.
Rest in peace Deb
Gary St. Clair
left a message on October 6, 2013:
My prayers and condolences to Deborah's family and friends. Want to share this poem for them.
Loss of Loved One Poem
Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.
~ Author unknown
Marlena Wicks Schwartz
left a message on October 4, 2013:
Prayers for the loved ones of both these wonderful people. I'm an old friend to BJ and classmate from grade school. I can only bare think he smiling in Heaven way he was always smiling down here..great man /friend..I'm so sorry for families of both praying for the children ...he will be greatly missed as well as Deb ...
Kim Petrillose
left a message on October 4, 2013:
Angela - Adam & Family, Thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. Kim
Biz
left a message on October 4, 2013:
Prayers to Deb's and BJ's families. Deb was such a beautiful girl growing up in high school with a beautiful smile. May they be at peace together. Very sorry to hear of their passing. God give the family and friends strength to get through this most difficult time.
Liz (Apthorp) Hagood
Irvin Collins
left a message on October 3, 2013:
My deepest condolences go out the family and friends of BJ and Debbie Rowley. They were a great couple that loved life and each other with an incredible vigor. Debbie had an infectios smile that was always a pleasure to see when ever myself or wife encountered her. BJ was once my subordinate and later my Battle Buddy as he joined the rank of Master Sergeant and attained the position as First Sergeant. Most importantly he was a brother. We shared a kinship and desire to train America's treasure, it's volunteer Soldiers, to be the best and most lethal fighting force. He did this with the knowledge that they may be one day called to fight and possibly die defending this nation. The Army has lost a great leader and motivator but more importantly his family has lost a son, a brother, a father, and cousin. Gods speed in your journey. You are loved and missed dearly.
gary thomas
left a message on October 3, 2013:
So sorry. I remember the first time I met her she walked up as B J was telling me all about her and shook my hand and started talking to me like she had known me all her life. I remember thinking what a self assured girl this is. Good people both.
charlene"tinker"brantley
left a message on October 3, 2013:
No words can express the loss we all feel at the passing of these two great individuals.My loss of BJ,who I helped raise is tremendous but for them to be together is amazing for He loved her dearly and Her him as well.They will be missed by all who knew them.Family was everything to them both and now as a family we grieve together,my prayers are with all of you as we proceed in the days to come.God will send His angels to guide and protect us!!
Holly Hibbs Billiter
left a message on October 3, 2013:
Words cannot begin to express my sorrow, loss, and love I have for these two individuals.
BJ, my nephew and his committed & loving Wife Debbie were so special to myself and our families. I know they were INSEPARABLE...I know in my heart they continue to be together as we grieve for them. May God wrap his arms around all of Debbie's family. My deepest sympathy to all.
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Daniel Ortiz
left a message on May 5, 2016:
When I saw this, I was devastated because Deb was a sweet and wonderful person that I had the privilege of knowing. While in the military she helped me with my children because I was a single parent at the time.
I will never forget her love, warmth, and caring.
Rest in peace Deb
Gary St. Clair
left a message on October 6, 2013:
My prayers and condolences to Deborah's family and friends. Want to share this poem for them.
Loss of Loved One Poem
Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.
~ Author unknown
Marlena Wicks Schwartz
left a message on October 4, 2013:
Prayers for the loved ones of both these wonderful people. I'm an old friend to BJ and classmate from grade school. I can only bare think he smiling in Heaven way he was always smiling down here..great man /friend..I'm so sorry for families of both praying for the children ...he will be greatly missed as well as Deb ...
Kim Petrillose
left a message on October 4, 2013:
Angela - Adam & Family, Thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. Kim
Biz
left a message on October 4, 2013:
Prayers to Deb's and BJ's families. Deb was such a beautiful girl growing up in high school with a beautiful smile. May they be at peace together. Very sorry to hear of their passing. God give the family and friends strength to get through this most difficult time.
Liz (Apthorp) Hagood
Irvin Collins
left a message on October 3, 2013:
My deepest condolences go out the family and friends of BJ and Debbie Rowley. They were a great couple that loved life and each other with an incredible vigor. Debbie had an infectios smile that was always a pleasure to see when ever myself or wife encountered her. BJ was once my subordinate and later my Battle Buddy as he joined the rank of Master Sergeant and attained the position as First Sergeant. Most importantly he was a brother. We shared a kinship and desire to train America's treasure, it's volunteer Soldiers, to be the best and most lethal fighting force. He did this with the knowledge that they may be one day called to fight and possibly die defending this nation. The Army has lost a great leader and motivator but more importantly his family has lost a son, a brother, a father, and cousin. Gods speed in your journey. You are loved and missed dearly.
gary thomas
left a message on October 3, 2013:
So sorry. I remember the first time I met her she walked up as B J was telling me all about her and shook my hand and started talking to me like she had known me all her life. I remember thinking what a self assured girl this is. Good people both.
charlene"tinker"brantley
left a message on October 3, 2013:
No words can express the loss we all feel at the passing of these two great individuals.My loss of BJ,who I helped raise is tremendous but for them to be together is amazing for He loved her dearly and Her him as well.They will be missed by all who knew them.Family was everything to them both and now as a family we grieve together,my prayers are with all of you as we proceed in the days to come.God will send His angels to guide and protect us!!
Holly Hibbs Billiter
left a message on October 3, 2013:
Words cannot begin to express my sorrow, loss, and love I have for these two individuals.
BJ, my nephew and his committed & loving Wife Debbie were so special to myself and our families. I know they were INSEPARABLE...I know in my heart they continue to be together as we grieve for them. May God wrap his arms around all of Debbie's family. My deepest sympathy to all.
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