Deborah Lynn Gratto

Deborah Lynn Gratto, 75 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Deborah was born June 18, 1949 in Independence, MO to Charles Glenn and Maxine (Curtis) Riggle and has been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1968 and received her master’s in accounting from Avila University. She enjoyed antiques, reading and going to the theatre. She was a member of the American Business Women’s Association and long time member of the RLDS church. She is survived by; a son, Matt Gratto and fiancé, Courtney Elder of Lee’s Summit, MO; a grandson, Emery Gratto; her mother, Maxine Riggle of Lee’s Summit, MO; 2 sisters, Denise Mathis and husband Bob of Fayetteville, AR and Dawn Holder and husband Bruce of Lee’s Summit, MO; a brother, David Riggle and wife Dana of Overland Park, KS. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles G. Riggle earlier this year. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)