I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Stephanie. Revelation 21:4 gives us this hope of what God will soon do: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Shari and Jeff,

So sorry to hear about Stephanie!  She always had a hug for me when I would see her at the Mall.  I was out of town last week, but would have liked to have been there with you.  Please take care of yourself.  I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Rislow

Shari: I am sorry to hear of the loss to your daughter. My sympathy goes out to your family. God bless all of you and my prayers are with you.   

I want you to know I miss you Stephanie your so cool like you  as be a good friend phoebe Towey we are nice to no I love you goodbye oxox we do.Phoebe Towey 

Dear family and fiancé of Stephanie, Today watching the news I learned of Stephanie's passing. I can only imagine how sad you must feel. I met Stephanie at Hyvee, she had an amazing spirit. Always smiling and happy, sharing her joy with others! I remember how proud she was of her brothers achievement, canoing the entire Mississippi River. I'm very sorry for your loss. Prayers and Hugs, Liz

When my Mom was a resident at Meadow Lakes we got to know Stephanie.   She was always smiling and always would say hi and tell me stories about my Mom.  She was just a ray of sunshine there!   My Mom also was always glad to see and talk with her.  She was always teasing her about something and made us laugh.    We were so sorry to hear of her passing.  She was a wonderful person and everyone at Meadow Lakes enjoyed her smiling face and getting to know her.  RIP Stephanie!

Stephanie was one of the most genuinely sweet people I have ever met. She always recognized me when I was shopping at HyVee, and my little guy loved her when she worked in the kids area. She asked about him when I didn't have him along, and remembered his name. She was such a bright ray of sunshine. Much love to you, Stephanie..

I am very sorry for your loss. Although I had not seen Stephanie for a few years, we went to school together, and she was the sweetest person. The world truly lost a very wonderful and kind person who would always say hello when she saw you and could put a smile on your face. She always put others before herself and had the biggest heart in the world. Thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Just know you have a very special angel watching over you now and keeping you safe. 

I went to school with Stephanie and remember her smile and her energy and how happy she always seemed to be. In last few years we reconnected on Face book and we would see her and talk to her at Hyvee. She was in shock at all the kids I have(6) and would always ask me how everyone is doing and give all kids suckers and stickers. All my kids knew who she was when I told them the girl at Hyvee who always talks to me and gives you suckers! I just want you all to know how special she was to me and dear to my heart. I recently was talking with her about church and gave her a gospel track from my church. I am a believer and want you to all know that with Jesus and salvation their is hope in seeing her again. 

Romans 10:9,10,13-"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

All things in life happen to draw us closer to God and to mold us into the person he wants us to be- may the Lord strengthen you in these times.

God bless from my family

Mike,Amber,Elijah,Seraiah,Noah,Amariah,Hannah and Josiah Maringer

What a wonderful person she was. Always a smile and kind words for our family. She will be missed. Prayers for you all

Stephanie was a person with a good soul and a wonderful heart. She will be missed by everyone my prayers and thoughts go out to her family and fiancé Adam. May she rest in peace

I worked with Stephanie years ago at Charter House. She was always so bubbly and full of energy. Recently I have run into her when shopping at Hy-Vee. My youngest daughter and I had just been in Hy-Vee recently and she commented on my daughter. This popped up in my newsfeed last night and I was completely shocked! I couldn't believe it as I had just saw her. Peace and prayers to her family! Stephanie may your internal light shine on and peace be upon you. 

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Deepest condolences to the entire family. Prayers to the family for days to come.

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Our condolences, comfort and support to your entire family.

Gene Kliber

Joy Kliber

Shari, Josh, and family, so sorry for your loss.  She was a great kid and always had a big bright grin.  God loves you.  Gunnar

Rest in peace precious angel. Prayers to the family.

I really didn't know Stephanie. I only met her once at HyVee. As I was checking out she saw my baby girl who has Down Syndrome and struck a conversation with me about all the wonderful things my daughter would do with her life. She was very sweet. It brought tears to my eyes when I saw that she had passed. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know that if she touched the lives of complete strangers, she must also have a lot of loved ones who's lives she's touched as well.

Josh & family, Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  May God comfort you as he greets his new special angel!  May Stephanie rest in peace, deserving her heavenly reward with Jesus, Our Savior!  Peace xoxox 

Tom & Colleen Peplinski, Michaela & Paige

My memory of Stephanie goes way back to our elementary days and all the way through high school.  She always had a smile on her face and was a great person to be around.  I am very sorry for your loss and I know she will be greatly missed.  

-Tom Siebenaler

STEPH,

  You always had a smile on your face and a big hug for me when I saw you! I'll never forget that. You're an "Angel" in heaven now watching down on us. You will be missed by many. You were an "awesome" lady!

Josh, our deepest sympathies for your loss.  We were not fortunate to meet your sister but if she was anything like you she was a terrific and loving person.  Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.  Big hug to you and your family.  All our love - Jacobson's.

My heart goes out to all of Stephanie's family.   She was someone who truely made the world a better place.  Her heart was huge and her hugs so very warm.  Heaven has a beautiful new angel ?

My memories go way back to high school years   I worked in the office and Stephanie would come into the office with that big happy smile and we'd have a chat.  It brightened up my whole outlook.  So sorry for losing the hat sparkle.

Stephanie was a bright light! I often shopped at hyvee and always made sure to get in her line to share a chat and enjoy her smile and upbeat attitude! The world is a little darker without her here and i will miss her greatly. Deepest sympathy to all who loved her, Heaven has gained another angel

No words will take your pain away.  Days will not get easier but you will learn to tolerate them.  There are no answers.  Pull on those who are there for you.  Don't let anyone take your grief away.  Just the other day I was thinking of Stephanie.  I am saddened to have seen this.  Hang on to each other as a family.  Hugs, love and prayers.

Shari and family,

i am so sorry to hear of your loss. Having Stephanie in class was like a sunny day! I could always count on her smile and a positive attitude! My deepest sympathy.

Carmen Hannon

Shari & Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of a daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend.  Nothing I say will take the sorry from your heart.  My prayers are with you, your family, and friends at this time.

God Bless

Jeff M.

My sympathy goes out to Stephanie's family.  We are sorry for your loss.  God bless her!    

Dear Shari, Jeff and family,

Our deepest sympathies to all of you. My fondest memories will be her phone calls. When Stephanie called I could count on resting my feet for twenty minutes and listening to her stories of family and friends. It was a nice exchange of laughter, that which I will miss and treasure. Love to all of you, from "Grandpa Don and Grandma Carol's" neighbors :  Steve, Mary and Alex Riles

So sorry for your loss.  I just saw Stephanie's obit picture come across  my newsfeed on FB and I thought the lady looked familiar to me, so I clicked on her obituary to read further and looked at her profile on FB, yes this may seem odd. I only met Stephanie one time.  I bring my kids with me to HyVee and have them go into the kid care while I shop. There is one time I actually remember the staff member that was in there, because she was like an angel, so sweet and polite when I dropped my daughter off and when I picked her up my daughter had said she had so much fun, and was in a good mood.  I just remember thinking after that experience that the world needs more kind people in the world like her, just so sweet and such a beautiful light around her.  Thanks Stephanie for letting me see the good in the world, tho I met you only once I had to share this.

I met Stephanie at Meadow Lakes my dad lived there and Stephanie worked in the dinning room my dad loved picking on her and she would pick back

and we would get to laughing. Stephanie was a beautiful , kind , hard working young lady. She was beautiful inside and out she will be missed I am glad

to have been blessed to have had met her she touched my heart. God bless her and her family

Shari and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss.  My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you.

Beth Culhane

Shari and Family,

im so shocked and saddened to hear about Stephanie's passing.  I haven't seen her since she was little , but will always remember the freckles on her nose and the smile on her face!  Such a kind, caring, young lady.  Sending my thoughts and prayers to all who knew and loved her!  Peace.

Shari and family,  We were so sorry to hear of Stephanie's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim and Brenda Ploetz

Shari, Josh, family and friends, sending my deepest heartfelt condolences.

I just wanted to say how sorry for your loss of a great friend stephanie will be missed by all who knew her she always had a smile on her face and was happy to see her friends at the cardinal events I do remember when we first met in our college class over at rctc when we both went to vicky kellers class she will be in my heart as a special friend forever 

Shari and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Stephanie.  When I would stop in HyVee and she would see my uniform she always stopped to talk to me.  She was a very friendly young lady.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave Klompenhower

You were always a ray of sunshine for everyone you met. I always enjoyed our visits when in line at Hy Vee.   The world was a better place in that you touched so many people with your conversations.   We will miss you.   God has a special place for you.

I  only me you once but you were so bubbly and that made everyone around you very happy. I am very happy that you and Adam had the time you did.  You are a special lady in the eyes of many people....   R.I.P. Stephanie and God Bless

Stephanie was a ray of sunshine and will be truly missed. 

We are stunned and deeply saddened to hear of Stephanie's passing.  We know Stephanie from Hyvee.  Our daughter, Alena has cerebral palsy and uses a walker.  Stephanie would go out of her way to talk to Alena and give her a sucker.  Stephanie would ask about Alena when she wasn't shopping with us.  It was always a delight to see Stephanie.  I wish I had words to express how sorry we are for the loss of such a sweet and kind young woman. 

Jeff and Joline

I miss you Stephanie so much hope you wiht God miss your Smile here l you margot

Stephanie is a great roommate that i really love very much ! Stephanie is alovable and likes to talk a lot with people that she knows everywhere at work and she likes to say kiss my butt everyday when staff comes in the dragonfly house. I really miss her laugh and when she comes up to me and when she opens her can of Diet Pepsi late at night when staff sleeping at midnight everynight. I really love you steph and you are always make me laugh too

I am so sorry to Stephanie's family and friends for your loss of a great person. Inside and out. I will always remember our conversations, especially as we grew into adults. May she be always smiling upon us all.  Forever in my heart! 

I will miss you a lot buddy Stephanie I will see you in heaven some day to ok

I am still in shock that Stephanie is gone. My prayers are with the family and Adam. She was such a happy person and always brought a smile to my face when I would talk with her. You will be missed Steph, but heaven has gained a special Angel for sure!!

My deepest  sympathy to Stephanie's family 

STEPHANIE you will be missed lots RIP fly hingh

Stephanie went to school with my Stephanie. She was one of the most loving and friendly people I have ever had the pleasure to have known. She will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you and keep you. R.I.P. Stephanie. 

Heaven has gained an angel who will guide and protect everyone she loved.  My prayers and hugs to you Shari and family.

Hey girl I miss u an your smile when I go shopping at hy-vee I we'll see u in haven one of this days I hope u are watching everyone down thinkin about u every sec an everyday until we meet again I miss u an love u girl xoxoxo 

Stephanie will be missed by many. She always had a smile on her face and was one of the most caring individuals I had the pleasure of knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Big Hugs & Prayers.  Your friends are there for you.

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I'm still trying to process it myself.  I work as a coordinator in the joke she lived in for over 2 years and I became very close with all 4 girls including Stephanie. She was such a cheerful and happy person and made everyone's day by lightening up a room. God bless you all through this tough time.  

I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

hey babe. You looking good. You got your favorite hoodie on I see. Love you n Miss you alot babe. See you in my dreams. See ya later