Debra Ann McCall Richart

Debra Ann McCall Richart, 63, New London, went from the arms of her family to the arms of her Lord, January 18, 2017 at Great River Hospice House, West Burlington. She was born May 19, 1953 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Arthur J. and Betty J. Prasch Smutzer. Debbie was first married to Richard Ross; they later divorced. In 1977 she married Terrill McCall in Mediapolis. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1997. She then married Mike Richart, November 24, 2001, in Danville. She was a 1971 graduate of Burlington High School. She worked as an insurance agent, most recently for Bob Dodds Insurance in the New London office. She was a former member of Harmony Bible Church and a member of New London Christian Church. Debbie had a lifelong love of music. Her music ministry touched the lives of thousands. She had an infectious smile and laugh, great sense of humor and an orneriness about her. She had an amazing love for her family and found ways to make each relationship special. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's local activities, and many trips to visit children and grandchildren afar. She loved tending to her vegetable garden and flowers. She loved the outdoors as w...[more]

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as going to the beach to put her toes in the sand and collect seashells. She is survived by her husband, Mike; four daughters; Temple (Chad) Christner; Tasha (Darrick) Gipple; Jennifer Mullenix all of New London, and Anna (John) Haire of Sartell, MN; one stepson; Ross (Jessie) Richart; two step daughters; Kaci (Richard) Ford, and Shawna (Jonathan) Ornelas; her mother, Betty Smutzer of Burlington; three sisters; Terri (Roy) Norton; Kathy (Seldon) Conover and Mary (Mark) Beik all of Burlington; two brothers; Arthur (Judy) Smutzer of Andover, IL and Gary (Dorothy) Smutzer of Grain Valley, MO; "Bob" (deceased) (Mimi) Smutzer, Freeport, IL; Greg (deceased) (Debbie) Smutzer, Burlington; 17 grandchildren; Morgan, Tanner, Tysann, Dakotah, Dayton, Dawson, Gaby, Caden, Carter, Zoe, Echo, Ocean, Calais, Hazel, Noah, Lily and Isaiah; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terrill McCall; son, Aaron Ross; and two brothers, Robert Smutzer and Greg Smutzer. The funeral service for Debra A. McCall Richart will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 23 at the New London Christian Church, 2770 New London Road. Pastors Rod Cooper and Nathan Cooper will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 22 at the church from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. According to her wishes, immediately following the service her body will be cremated. A private family inurnment of her cremains will be held at a later date at Burge Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Sandra J. Schulze American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Rochester, MN; Great River Hospice House, and Stir the Fire Ministry. Elliott Chapel, New London, is in charge of arrangements.