Debby Lou Schoenberger of Great Bend, Kan. peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Feb. 14, 2026 at Hutchinson Regional Hospital in Hutchinson, Kan. She was born on Aug. 11, 1953 in Minneapolis, Kan. to Edward A. and Dollie Mae(Robbins) Andrla. 

Debby was the third child in a family of four children. She had worked various jobs in her life but she mainly worked as a homemaker raising her three sons. Debby married Charles(Chuck) Schoenberger on Feb. 23,1973 in Beloit, Kan. 

She always believed in living life to the fullest and having fun. That usually meant either taking a day trip somewhere or sometimes going to the casino. 

Debby is survived by her husband, Chuck, of the home. She is also survived by her two sons, Eric (Kay) of Salina, Kan. and Vance of Wichita, Kan. Debby was preceded in death by her mother and father and her son, Patrick (Pat). 

Cremation has taken place. There will be a private ceremony with the family at a later date.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 26, 2026