Joan E. Stepan, 74, of Sandwich, IL. passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home in Sandwich. She was born October 10, 1944 in Washington DC the daughter of Edward and Gwen (Meredith) Greenfield. Joan grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio State University in 1964, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Soroity. She worked with Ravinia Festival for over twenty years as a creative graphic designer. Joan owned and operated Stepan Design in Chicago. She was a member of Oak Park Ski Club, competed in downhill slalom skiing, she was a part of a sports car racing team. Traveling and spending time in her RV was a passion of hers. Joan’s greatest love of all was spending time with her family, friends and beloved grandchildren.
She is survived by one daughter, Gwennie (Michael) Loyd of Pingree Grove, IL.; one son, David (Jennifer) Stepan of Sun Prairie, WI.; three grandchildren, Lilly, Corey, Salem and one grandson on the way; one twin sister, Jean (Tom) Hillstrom of Norton Shores, MI.; the love of her life Russ Arvidson of Somonauk, IL.; children of Russ, Adam (Kerri Jameson) Arvidson, Noah (Kate) Arvidson and two grandchildren of Russ, Ethan and Mason; several nieces, nephews and loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Gwen Appleyard and the father of her children Steven Stepan.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. A Celebration of Life will follow in the funeral home. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL. 60552
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She is survived by one daughter, Gwennie (Michael) Loyd of Pingree Grove, IL.; one son, David (Jennifer) Stepan of Sun Prairie, WI.; three grandchildren, Lilly, Corey, Salem and one grandson on the way; one twin sister, Jean (Tom) Hillstrom of Norton Shores, MI.; the love of her life Russ Arvidson of Somonauk, IL.; children of Russ, Adam (Kerri Jameson) Arvidson, Noah (Kate) Arvidson and two grandchildren of Russ, Ethan and Mason; several nieces, nephews and loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Gwen Appleyard and the father of her children Steven Stepan.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. A Celebration of Life will follow in the funeral home. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-2363
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