ROCK — Debra Ann Niemela, age 71, of Rock passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems- Marquette. She was born March 5, 1954 in Escanaba, MI and was the daughter of Jerry and Viola (King) Couillard. Debbie married Fred Sinwelski in 1973 in Chicago, IL and he preceded her in death in 2016. She moved from Chicago to Osier in 1989. Debbie married Jim Niemela on October 8, 1994 at First Lutheran Church in Rock and he preceded her in death on March 14, 2014. Debbie enjoyed the last ten years with Bruce Bartlett. She tended bar at the Corner Bar and later at Herb’s Bar in Rock. Debbie did volunteer work with the DAV and enjoyed crafts and spending time with her grandkids. Her grandkids were her world!

Debbie is survived by son, Gary Couillard of Ormond Beach, FL; daughters, Li

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