Flint, Michigan
STEFFE, Eunice Esther (Graff) - Of Grand Blanc, age 64, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church, 12534 Holly Road, Grand Blanc, Pastor Todd Biermann officiating. Cremation will take place following the service, with interment at Faith Lutheran Church's Memorial Garden at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Steffe will be at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service. Eunice was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 22, 1946, the daughter of the late Paul C., Sr. and Amelia (Fischer) Graff. Eunice graduated from Fowler High School in 1964 and the University of Michigan, School of Nursing in 1968 with a BSN. She married Alan K. Steffe of Reese, Michigan on June 7, 1969 in Fowler, Michigan. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc, participating in the choir, Parish Nursing Ministry, and other activities. Eunice was also an Associate member of Desert Foothills Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she spent the winter months. As an avid golfer, she was a member of Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club and Past President of the Warwick Women's Association. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, who cherished family and family activities, and a special friend and companion to many she met throughout her life. Eunice worked in Hospital Nursing and Doctor's Office Nursing, retiring from Heritage Family Physicians (Ascension Health) in Saginaw, in 2001. Surviving are husband, Alan of Grand Blanc; children, Sandra (Timothy) Marcovecchio of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Mark (Christy) Steffe of Dayton, Ohio, Sarah (Seth) Croucher of Brighton, Michigan; grandchildren, Jacob and Katelyn Marcovecchio, Michael and Haley Steffe, Amelia, Arianna and Kelsie Croucher; brothers, Paul Graff Jr. of St. Johns, Michigan; sister, Elizabeth (Graff) Sawall of Leavenworth, Kansas; sister-in-law, Marie Graff of Fowler, Michigan; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brother, Donald Graff; sister-in-law, Eunice Graff; and brother-in-law, Clare Sawall. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Al and Family,
My sympathy and prayers for you. So sorry to hear of Eunie's untimely passing. May our Lord sustain you in these difficult days.
Martin Billmeier
December 29, 2010 | Toledo, OH
My oldest son, David, was a classmate of Mark's in high school....We all send our con dolences to MArk and the entire family at this sad time recalling how well Mrs Steffe typified the words of Gertrude Stein who wrote, "A difference, to BE a difference, must MAKE a difference"...
Neill VARNER
December 21, 2010 | Traverse City, MI
I knew Eunice when her family was living in Saginaw. She was an active member of the U of M Alumnae Club of Saginaw and often hosted our meetings in her lovely home. When my annual University Lutheran Chapel newsletter arrives, I know I will almost always find her name in it somewhere, often in the list of donors. My deepest sympathy to Alan and the family on the loss of your wonderful wife and mother.
Ruth Wagner-Belisle
December 20, 2010 | Saginaw, MI
Al,
We were sorry to read about the untimely passing of your wife, Eunice. Our prayers are with you during this difficult period.
Larry & Linda Gontko
Larry Gontko
December 19, 2010 | Gilbert, AZ
Dear Steffe Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I was so very sorry to hear of Eunie's passing. We worked together at Heritage Family Physicians in Saginaw for a few years. She was a kind & generous person with a smile for everyone.
Gail Wisniewski
December 18, 2010
Al
I was very sorry to read about your loss. I often saw your wife golfing when I walked by the Saginaw Country Club.
Gerry St. Germain
December 18, 2010 | Saginaw, MI
To the Steffe family, we are so sorry to hear about Eunice. We have such great memories of her in Grand Blanc, especially singing with the "New Notes". We have missed seeing Eunice and Al in recent years but our hearts and prayers are with you all. Beth & Dan Stainforth (Knoxville, TN)
December 18, 2010
To the Steffe Family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale & Nancy Bartlett
December 17, 2010 | Frankenmuth (formerly Sagina, MI
To the Steffe family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Neil & Joyce Epkey
December 16, 2010
