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Joan Stenberg Obituary
ROCKFORD - Joan Delores Stenberg, 79, of Rockford died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born Aug. 15, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Arvid and Tennena Peter-son. Joan married Dean Stenberg on July 19, 1952, in First Lutheran Church. She was a 1949 graduate of East High School. Attended Augustana College, Rock Island, through her junior year, and her senior year at Franklin (Ind.) College, majoring in education. Joan had a great love for music, art and drama, often participating in the arts throughout her life. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, where she was active in many church organizations including the church choir and the women's organization. She designed and helped stitch the majority of the ecclesiastical paraments for St. Mark. She also designed and stitched many needlepoint pieces for her own enjoyment. She was a member of the Rockford Junior League and charter member of Rock River Valley Needlework Guild, serving as president three times. She also served on several boards, including Illinois Children's Home and Aid Auxiliary and the Rockford Art Associations' "Show Me a Pic-ture" program. Survivors include her husband, Dean; son, David (Sue) Stenberg of Sycamore; grandsons, Drake and Derek Stenberg, both of Sycamore; sister, Pauline Warner of Tucson, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Audrey Peter-son of Madison, Wis.; and numer-ous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Susan Fay Stenberg; siblings Herb Peterson, Dorothy Carlson and Dr. Donald Peterson; sister-in-law LaVerne Peterson; and brothers-in-law, William Carlson and Arthur Warner. A special thank-you to the staff of the Dove neighborhood at River Bluff Nursing Home for their diligent care.Service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, in St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675 Mulford Road, with visitation from noon to 1:15 p.m.; Pastor Donald Lavelle will officiate. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL, 60601; or National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034. Arrangements by Olson Funeral and Cremation Service Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.
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Brenda and Craig Dickey
November 24, 2010
Dear Dean and Dave,
We will always remember Joan as a such a gracious, kind and loving person. We loved her many cards and long letters over the years. Joan displayed such amazing strength and courage during the many days and weeks she spent in Dallas during Sue's illness. We loved her dearly and will miss but never forget her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. With love always.
Karin Bohr
November 23, 2010
Dean and family: We are so saddened to learn of Joan's passing. She was such a beautiful and gracious person, through and through. It was always so good to see her from time to time and catch up with family news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was loved and will be missed by many.
Joyce Campbell
November 22, 2010
Dean, Dave, Sue, Drake and Derek: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joan was a very gracious and kind lady. She was always loving to all our family. It was a pleasure getting to know her, and I know she will be sadly missed. Now she is once again with Susan, and we will someday get to see them both again, too. May God comfort you and bless you.
November 22, 2010
Joan, gracious, elegant, beautiful lady...
on the inside and out.
You are missed! I pray her family and friends have beautiful memories...of Joan at her best.
May you rest in peace lovely lady!
Melinda Alekna, St. Mark
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