Mrs. Josephine A. “Finney” Stevens, 76, passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 18, 2009. She was born in Darmstadt, Germany on February 14, 1932 to the late Peter and Netta (nee: Shaffer) Klee. On December 16, 1955, she married John H. Stevens. After their marriage, John brought her back to the United States, eventually settling in Wheeling, IL. They moved to Racine in 1993. Mrs. Stevens was a loving wife and mother. She was also a doting grandmother, affectionately known as “Oma.” She was always happiest in the surroundings of her family. In addition to her husband, John, her survivors include her children, Netta Gillenberger of Germany, Victor (Lori Anne) Stevens of Bristol, WI, Mark Stevens of Chicago, Christina (Larry) Farina of Mundelein, IL; grandchildren, Peter Shultz and Johanna Gillenberger, Zachary, Caleb and Sofia Farina; great grandchild, Jonas Shultz; sister, Karola Dery of New Hampshire; sister-in-law, Margaret “Peggy” Stevens of Santa Barbara, CA and brother-in-law, Rod Stevens of Lompoc, CA. Family and friends are invited to meet for the celebration of Finney’s life and funeral service in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 (TONIGHT) at 7:00 p.m. with a visitation from 5-7 p.m. A private burial will take place on Thursday in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Union Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Peter says
I miss You Oma…
Always remeber the Good times
Life is like a train ride. When the train stops people go on and of the Train.
Some people stay for ever, some must go earlier and some go because they want to.
Oma You had to go now but you will be always with us in our Hearts.
We have been so far apart from each other but so close.
You have reached the peaceful place now behind our imagination.
In loving Memory ,
Your Grandson
Peter and Family
Bob & Diane Farina says
Finney was one of our very favorite people. It was a privilege to be co-grandparents to Zachary, Caleb & Sofia Grace Farina with she and John, aka as Opa and Oma.
We wish we could be there to celebrate Finney’s life with the family, but we know Larry and Christina understand.
John, you’ll miss her, but know she will always be in your heart.
Love, Bob and Diane Farina
(aka Nana & Papa)
Sandy Czajkowski says
Dearest Chrissie and your loved ones,
I am so sorry for your loss. I do however share the happiness she has brought upon all of you throughout your years shared. From what you had told me she was a phenominal woman that will be greatly missed, I only wish I could have met her. I am here as always for anything you need.
Love now and forever,
Sandy and Mike