Deborah M. “Deb” Burnett, 71, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Deborah Mae Rorah was born on July 24, 1951 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Wayne and Donna Mae (Flagel) Rorah.  She was a 1969 graduate of Delwood High School and then received her Dental Hygienist certificate.  She married Ronald J. “Ron” Burnett on May 4, 1991 in Lost Nation, Iowa.

Deb had worked as a dental hygienist at Lechtenberg Dental Clinic in Maquoketa for over 20 years.  She then owned and operated Maquoketa Travel for 21 years until retirement.

Deb was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic in Maquoketa where she had previously served on the Parish Council.  She had also been a very active member of the Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce and had co-chaired the annual golf tournament for over ten years.  She enjoyed golfing and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Ron Burnett of Maquoketa, IA; children, Jason (Traci) Lehman of Coon Rapids, MN, and Lesley (Chris) Ortner of Gilbertville, IA; 4 grandchildren, Avery Lehman, Alec Lehman, Mack Ortner and Mya Ortner; brothers, Dennis (Connie) Rorah of Delmar, IA, and Greg (Mary Lou) Rorah of Bellevue, IA; sister, Glendy (Matt) Renwick of Kannapolis, NC; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral mass celebrating her life will be held at 12 P.M., Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the mass from 9:30 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. at the church.  Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lost Nation, Iowa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County http://www.jchospice.org/.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.