Joanne Steberl's Obituary
Racine - Joanne Elizabeth (nee: Olson) Steberl was called to her Lord on Friday, November 14, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joanne was born in Racine to Robert E. and Betty (nee: Cooley) Olson and resided in Racine all her life. She was united in marriage to Robert E. Steberl at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Racine on April 4, 1964.
Mrs. Steberl attended Washington Park High School, and graduated from the Racine College of Cosmetology and received her Wisconsin state license. She practiced in Racine until she started working with R.C.O.C. and Society's Asset. There she provided home health care for many years where she gained much satisfaction helping those in need.
Mrs. Steberl was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling, exercising, and sewing. Most importantly she loved being with her family and friends. She will be missed very much by her family, friends, and by all who she touched with compassionate love and care on an everyday basis.
Joanne is survived by her husband Robert; two children, Lisa (David) Peterson and Matt (Susie) Steberl; four grandchildren, Katy and Samantha Peterson, and Taryn and Katarina Steberl; one great grandson, Mason Peterson;one brother Jeff (Belinda) Olson; one sister, Sue (Jack) Krueger; one aunt, Enid Spaight; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Betty Olson; and one brother, Robert L. Olson.
A memorial prayer vigil will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, November 18, 2008 at 7 pm. Inurnment will be at Mound Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Tuesday, from 4 until 7pm.
A special thank you to Dr. William Bjerregaard, Dr. James Mataczyinksi, Dr. Michael Mullane, Dr. Satnum Singh, Dr. Dana Trotter, and all of their staff, and to Hospice Alliance, especially Jackie, Julie, and Dracy for their kind and compassionate care of Joanne.
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