Mishawaka-Deborah Stevanson, 67, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018, after a lengthy illness.She was born June 6, 1950 in South Bend, and was a graduate of Clay High School. On June 15, 1990, Deborah married Thomas Stevanson. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1995.Left to cherish her memory are: her daughter, Nicole (Adam) Taylor of South Bend; grandchildren, Damian and Devin Taylor of South Bend and Brandon Taylor of Mishawaka; step-son, Travis Stevanson of South Bend; and many wonderful friends.Deborah enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She also enjoyed watching her favorite show, "The Walking Dead." She always made the best of every situation, and had a lot of patience and love. She will be dearly missed.A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Washington Park Beach, 100 E. Michigan, Michigan City, IN 46360.