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10, 1955 - Oct. 27, 2008SOUTH BEND - Deborah Lee Cira, residing in South Bend, passed away at 4:03 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2008 in Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a twenty month courageous battle with cancer. She was 52 years old. She was born December 10, 1955 in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Wayne L. & Jane (Miller) Amber, and has lived in South Bend most of her life. She attended St. Mary's Academy and graduated from Riley High School. She was a licensed real estate agent, formerly with Cressy-Everett. She most recently was a home child care provider, and was former owner with her husband of M & D Cira's Mini Mart Service in Granger. On December 21, 1985 in South Bend she was united in marriage to Michael A. Cira who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Rachel Williams-Brown and her husband Richard Brown II of Indianapolis, Lauren A. Cira of South Bend, her son, Michael J. Cira of South Bend, and her parents, Jane & Captain Ed Friend of South Bend. In addition, she is survived by four brothers, John Amber of Jupiter, FL; Robert Amber of North Webster, IN; Edward H. Friend of Oreana, IL; and Thomas Friend of Chicago, IL; her father-in-law, and mother-in-law, Joseph & Rose Cira of South Bend, and her beloved dog "Max". She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne L. Amber, and infant son, Adam Williams. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Her family was always most important and dear to her. She was an avid gardener, and # 1 fan of Robin Trower. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements for the Cira family are being made by the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel. Contributions in memory of Deborah L. Cira may be offered to the family c/o Palmer Funeral Home, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46614.