Verna Mae Steffen, Luxemburg, 92, obituary
Verna Mae Steffen of Luxemburg died August 8 2017 at Guttenberg Care Center. Visitation August 11 3 to 8 p.m. at Kramer Funeral Home and August 12 9 to 10 a.m. Funeral Mass August 12 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Luxemburg. She married Julius Steffen in 1947 and they farmed in Luxemburg area. She was a longtime Holy Trinity Rosary Society member and Cardinals fan. Survived by six children 26 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. In-laws and siblings listed. She was preceded in death by husband Ronald Joseph and others. Online condolences at KramerFuneral.com.
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