V. Lucille Steffen, age 96, of Rensselaer, IN and most recently of Francesville, passed away on May 27, 2019 at Parkview Haven in Francesville, IN.
She was born on December 14, 1922, the daughter of Philemon L. and Ida Mae (Gruber) Getz. She grew up in the Remington area, graduating from Remington High School, Class of 1941. Lucille was employed as an IBM operator.
On October 5, 1947, Lucille married Raymond Wilson Steffen in Remington, IN. Raymond preceded her in death on June 25, 1996.
Lucille and Raymond lived in Elgin, IL from 1947-1956. They relocated to Rensselaer in 1956, opening Steffen’s Jewelry where she held the title of bookkeeper until retiring in 1986.
Lucille was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington. She committed her life to the Lord in July, 1944 and was baptized on December 3, 1944.
Dedicated to volunteer work, Lucille became a volunteer at the Rensselaer Care Center in 1971, later becoming a member of the Rensselaer Care Center Auxiliary. She was also a dedicated volunteer at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Rensselaer for many years.
Surviving are six children; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Eliza Getz; two sisters, Benita Getz and Kathryn Ann Beer; one granddaughter, Katie Carter; one brother, Maurice (Eileen) Getz; and son-in-law, Mark Gabisch.
Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer on Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 2:00-7:00 PM. Funeral services for Lucille will be held at the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Dan Kilgus officiating. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
She was born on December 14, 1922, the daughter of Philemon L. and Ida Mae (Gruber) Getz. She grew up in the Remington area, graduating from Remington High School, Class of 1941. Lucille was employed as an IBM operator.
On October 5, 1947, Lucille married Raymond Wilson Steffen in Remington, IN. Raymond preceded her in death on June 25, 1996.
Lucille and Raymond lived in Elgin, IL from 1947-1956. They relocated to Rensselaer in 1956, opening Steffen’s Jewelry where she held the title of bookkeeper until retiring in 1986.
Lucille was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington. She committed her life to the Lord in July, 1944 and was baptized on December 3, 1944.
Dedicated to volunteer work, Lucille became a volunteer at the Rensselaer Care Center in 1971, later becoming a member of the Rensselaer Care Center Auxiliary. She was also a dedicated volunteer at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Rensselaer for many years.
Surviving are six children; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Eliza Getz; two sisters, Benita Getz and Kathryn Ann Beer; one granddaughter, Katie Carter; one brother, Maurice (Eileen) Getz; and son-in-law, Mark Gabisch.
Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer on Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 2:00-7:00 PM. Funeral services for Lucille will be held at the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Dan Kilgus officiating. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
V. Lucille Steffen, age 96, of Rensselaer, IN and most recently of Francesville, passed away on May 27, 2019 at Parkview Haven in Francesville, IN.
She was born on December 14, 1922, the daughter of Philemon L. and Ida Mae (Gruber) Getz. She grew up in the Remington area, graduating from Remington High School, Class of 1941. Lucille was employed as an IBM operator.
On October 5, 1947, Lucille married Raymond Wilson Steffen in Remington, IN. Raymond preceded her in death on June 25, 1996.
Lucille and Raymond lived in Elgin, IL from 1947-1956. They relocated to Rensselaer in 1956, opening Steffen’s Jewelry where she held the title of bookkeeper until retiring in 1986.
Lucille was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington. She committed her life to the Lord in July, 1944 and was baptized on December 3, 1944.
Dedicated to volunteer work, Lucille became a volunteer at the Rensselaer Care Center in 1971, later becoming a member of the Rensselaer Care Center Auxiliary. She was also a dedicated volunteer at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Rensselaer for many years.
Surviving are six children; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Eliza Getz; two sisters, Benita Getz and Kathryn Ann Beer; one granddaughter, Katie Carter; one brother, Maurice (Eileen) Getz; and son-in-law, Mark Gabisch.
Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer on Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 2:00-7:00 PM. Funeral services for Lucille will be held at the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Dan Kilgus officiating. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
She was born on December 14, 1922, the daughter of Philemon L. and Ida Mae (Gruber) Getz. She grew up in the Remington area, graduating from Remington High School, Class of 1941. Lucille was employed as an IBM operator.
On October 5, 1947, Lucille married Raymond Wilson Steffen in Remington, IN. Raymond preceded her in death on June 25, 1996.
Lucille and Raymond lived in Elgin, IL from 1947-1956. They relocated to Rensselaer in 1956, opening Steffen’s Jewelry where she held the title of bookkeeper until retiring in 1986.
Lucille was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington. She committed her life to the Lord in July, 1944 and was baptized on December 3, 1944.
Dedicated to volunteer work, Lucille became a volunteer at the Rensselaer Care Center in 1971, later becoming a member of the Rensselaer Care Center Auxiliary. She was also a dedicated volunteer at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Rensselaer for many years.
Surviving are six children; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Eliza Getz; two sisters, Benita Getz and Kathryn Ann Beer; one granddaughter, Katie Carter; one brother, Maurice (Eileen) Getz; and son-in-law, Mark Gabisch.
Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer on Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 2:00-7:00 PM. Funeral services for Lucille will be held at the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Dan Kilgus officiating. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
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