June B. Stephany
June B. Stephany passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the age of 87. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Wayne; her son, Timothy; her parents, Howard and Julia Turpyn; and her son-in-law, Ray Van Norman.
She is survived by her loving children, Scott (Nancy), Todd (Cara), and Wendy Van Norman; her cherished grandchildren, Lindsay, Kathryn, Matthew, LeeAnn, Michael, Brittany, Timothy, and Chelsea; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Cora June, Henry, Chloe, Nellie, Sophie, Frankie, Hannah, Caroline, Noah, and Aaliyah. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
June was a devoted member of St. Lawrence Church and lived her faith through kindness, generosity, and love for others. Above all else, her greatest joy in life was her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren beyond measure, taking immense pride in each of them. Time spent with them — celebrating milestones, sharing stories, or simply being together — brought her the deepest happiness. Her warmth, gentle spirit, and unwavering love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for June at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 13th at St. Lawrence Church, followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hildebrandt Hospice in her memory.
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