Debra J. Hudson

Appleton – Debra (Maas) Hudson, 67, passed away peacefully Sunday March 28, 2021 after a long illness. She was born April 15th, 1953 in Kaukauna, WI to Marion (Stoeger) Maas and Robert Maas,Sr.

As a teenager, Debbie sang in the Soul Singers choir with St. Paul’s Catholic Church of Combined Locks and played drums in the Kimberly High School band. She worked at AAL, Kimberly Clark and other places in the Fox Valley area. She was an accomplished percussionist and drum teacher. She also developed and directed the Debra Hudson Children’s Theater. Debbie also enjoyed hiking at High Cliff State Park and Friday fish fries.

Debbie is survived by her mother, Marion (Stoeger) Maas and six siblings: Dan (Hilde) of Halden Norway; Fred (Linda) Maas, Appleton; Nancy (Tammy Thorlakson) Maas, Hubertus; Lisa Maas, Appleton; Robert Jr. (Michelle) Maas, Appleton; and Matthew (Lisa) Maas of Darboy. She is also survived by her grandchildren Chloe and Landon Hamers of Sussex and son-in-law David Hamers. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, other relatives, and her best friend since the 4th grade, Diane Tessen, Appleton. She was preceded by her father, Bob Maas Sr., and her daughter, Kelly (Burrows) Hamers.

A private family remembrance is planned for a future date.