Debra Jean Gucciardo, 59, Wauzeka, ended a long battle with Lupus and related complications on Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Gundersen Medical Center.

To further Lupus research, she generously donated her body to science. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Lupus Foundation of America, www.lupus.org, or your favorite charity.