Jean L. Steigerwald

Jean L. Steigerwald

Jean Steigerwald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago on Apr. 3, 2025.

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Jean L. Steigerwald, 91; beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Susan (the late Steven) Rowan, John (Karen), Thomas (Mary Beth), Barbara (the late Adam) Cerceo, James and the late Laura (the late Timothy) VanSpankeren; devoted grandmother of Julie (Will) Jones, Matthew, Brian, and Adam (Leah) VanSpankeren, Dylan, Kaitlyn, and Ian Steigerwald; cherished great grandmother of Natalie, Allison, Greyson and Leila; dear sister of the late Charles and Armand Stange; fond aunt and friend of many. Memorial Visitation Saturday 12-3 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd (½ Block East of Austin). Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com

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