Stephanie Maria Holzman

08/31/1955 - 05/22/2025

Stephanie Maria Holzman was born on August 31, 1955 in Oak Park, IL. After graduating from Arizona State University, she moved to Washington, DC, where she worked in a variety of administrative support positions for the US Department of State, including in the Bureaus of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Counterterrorism and Consular Affairs. Stephanie was a small person who was known by an entire generation of State Department officials and staff. Her performance in a variety of positions was recognized by many awards throughout her career. A proud member of the civil service, Stephanie encouraged everyone she met, including caregivers in her later years, to join the US Government. She was a pet lover and was also passionate about professional sports, especially anything involving her beloved Chicago area teams. She was a devout Roman Catholic her entire life. She retired from the State Department in 2012 and passed away May 22, 2025 at Malta House in Hyattsville, MD after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents Esther and Nicholas Holzman and leaves no immediate survivors. Funeral arrangements are private.