Debbie Bakerink, 72, of Fontanelle

Celebration of Life Gathering:  Will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hotel Greenfield in Greenfield, Iowa.  Burial will be at a later date in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. 

Memorials:  May be directed to the Debbie Bakerink Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

Deborah Sue (Marckmann) Bakerink was born January 6^th, 1950, the daughter of Glenn “Kelly” Frederick Marckmann and Belva “Jean” (Garverick) Marckmann in Greenfield, Iowa. She passed away on Wednesday, May 4^th, 2022 at her home in Fontanelle, Iowa, at the age of 72.

Debbie lived most of her life in Fontanelle, graduating from Bridgewater-Fontanelle High School in 1968. On August 4^th, 1973, she was united in marriage to Steven Roy Bakerink. To this union, three children were born: Dana, Aaron and Ryan.

Debbie worked for Casey’s General Store for over 20 years, then later worked for Pamida, and then the last 7 years worked for Dollar General in Greenfield, which she really enjoyed. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, reading, spending time with her family- especially her grandchildren, blowing bubbles and flying kites.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Connie Jean Walter.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Bakerink of Fontanelle; daughter, Dana Steckelberg and Jason of Fontanelle; two sons Aaron Bakerink and wife Sara of Ankeny; and Ryan Bakerink of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren; sister Nancy Richardson and Tim Van Eaton of Grand Junction; Brother Gary Marckmann and wife Kay of Fontanelle; other relatives and friends.