Debra Wendell White, 68, of Park Ridge, originally from the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, passed away at her home on November 16, 2023, in the loving presence of her husband and three children. Debra is survived by her husband of 43 years, Kevin, and her children: Jennifer, Kevin (Kortney), and Caitlin (Paul); her best friends for life, grandchildren Lily and Delaney, her companion to the end, Rocket, and her sisters Cathy, and Patricia. Debra was preceded in death by her parents Frances (O’Shea) Wendell and James “Big Jim” Wendell, and her siblings Mary, John, and James ”Jimmy”. Debra spent the last 11 years of her life on earth as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, helping hundreds of clients navigate through life. Visitation Sunday November 19 2023 3:00pm- 8:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge. Funeral Monday November 20, 11:00am prayers going to St. Paul of the cross for 11:30 mass. Interment All Saints. For more information please call 847-685-1002 Flowers or memorial contributions to Lungevity or WINGS are equally welcome.