Deanna June Niebuhr June 20, 1966 - February 28, 2026

Deanna Niebuhr 

June 20, 1966 – February 28, 2026

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Deanna Niebuhr, age 59 of Berkeley, California, died peacefully with her family and friends at her side in her hometown of Turlock, California.

Deanna leaves behind a large community of friends who became her chosen family who will treasure their memories of a life well lived and all of its adventures, travel, and memories.

She is lovingly survived by her parents, Will and DeLaine Niebuhr of Fort Wayne, Indiana and her brothers, Phil Niebuhr and his wife Tricia, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Matt Niebuhr and his wife Sharon, of Dallas, Texas.

She was a devoted aunt to Phil’s children, niece Megan Hyman, her husband Adam of Dallas, Texas, and their children Joseph and Evelyn; nephews Eric Niebuhr of Chicago, Illinois and Brian Niebuhr of Detroit, Michigan; and Matt’s daughters Madison and Nina Niebuhr of Dallas, Texas.

She is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, many of whom were exceptionally close and held a special place in her heart.

She is also survived by her beloved dog, Daisy, who was a constant companion and a great source of comfort and joy.

We are deeply grateful to the teams of medical professionals at Kaiser Oakland Medical Center and SEVA Hospice for helping us care for her in her final weeks. Their kindness, compassion, and guidance meant more to her friends and family than words can express.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, the Humane World for Animals, or the League of Women Voters Berkeley Albany Emeryville chapter; or a charity of your choice in Deanna’s honor. We ask all who knew her to honor her life with courage in the pursuit of justice and equity, deep care for community, and a loving care for animals and children.

Visitation 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Allen’s Mortuary 247 North Broadway, Turlock, California

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Allen’s Mortuary 247 North Broadway, Turlock, California. A livestream link of the funeral will be available.

Graveside Burial will follow the funeral at Turlock Memorial 575 North Soderquist Road, Turlock, California

A dinner reception will follow at the Jenkin family home in Turlock.