MT. MORRIS — Susan Ruth Steffa, a lifelong resident of Mount Morris, IL passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2024 at the age of 62 at Javon Bea hospital in Rockford, IL.
Susan was born on September 19, 1962 to Walter and Ruth Anselm (Vondeschwanden) in Milwaukee, WI. She was the first U.S. born citizen in her family. Later her family moved to Mount Morris where she attended Mount Morris High School and briefly attended classes at Rock Valley College. She was a devoted and loving mother who also loved playing the piano, cooking and baking. She loved her family and friends and her canine companion Mee, and treated her friends as if they were family.
Proceed in death by her parent Walter Anselm, Ruth Bergman (Anselm)
Susan is survived by her significant other of 17 years Robert Markle (two sons Jordan and Alex Markle), Son Quincy Steffa (Alexandria Losoya) who is expecting his first child. Sister Beatrix Anselm (Nephews Jonathan (Crystal) Goerlitz, Joseph Goerlitz, Dan Goerlitz, David Goerlitz, Adam Adamowicz. Granddaughter Sienna DeCrane, former spouse James Steffa.
Her departure comes as a great shock and it is gravely felt by her entire family and countless others who loved her deeply. She was stubborn and strong and fought hard until the very end. She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her, she is forever in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 29, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL. A burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Saturday June 29, 2024 in Finch Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until service time.
Memorials to be established.