Deborah Jean Horgos

Deborah Jean (Graham) Horgos, 69, of Alanson, Michigan, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the Medilodge of Gaylord.

Deborah was born on July 9, 1956, in Clare, Michigan, where she grew up.

She married John Horgos in Petoskey, Michigan.

Deborah was a healthcare caregiver for many years at facilities and homes and took care of the grandmas and grandpas of Emmet County. She was a selfless woman that took care of others before herself.

She was also crafty and liked to make cookies, garden, and decorate for the holidays. Deborah also loved to collect items and go to garage sales. She enjoyed cardinals, sunflowers, and her Pomeranian dogs Sadie and Heidi. 

Deborah is survived by her children Coy Brooks, Chad (Melissa) Brooks, and Anthony (Nicol Beck) Brooks; grandchildren Sydney Hughes-Brooks, Anna Harsfield, and Autumn Brooks; great-grandson Lane; and sisters Pamela Schrank and Toni Graham.

She is preceded in death by her husband John Horgos; mother Eleanor “Grandma Dylan” Vansickle; and brother Perry Vansickle.

Per Deborah's wishes she will be cremated and no service will be scheduled. 

Arrangements are in the care of Stone Funeral Home, Inc. of Petoskey, Michigan.