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Mar
15
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Church
5437 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
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15
Funeral service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Church
5437 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
16
Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Arlington Cemetery
401 E Lake St., Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Benson Family Funeral HomeOnly 3 hours left for delivery to next service.
Merlene Stepp Obituary
She is survived by her daughter Michelle (Stepp) Juester, son Gary Stepp, as well as 5 grandchildren; Shaun, Amanda (Alex), Douglas (Katie), Cassandra,Christopher and 13 great grandchildren; Noah, Jason, Stella, Austin, Madi, Azilyn, Ellie, Asher, Landon, Leo, Everly, Xander and Brayleigh.
In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate donations to Philadelphia Church in Merlene's name.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Merlene Ann Stepp, please visit our floral store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
15
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Church
5437 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
15
Funeral service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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5437 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
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Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Arlington Cemetery
401 E Lake St., Elmhurst, IL 60126
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Benson Family Funeral HomeOnly 3 hours left for delivery to next service.