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Lavon J. Stefani - 97
12/8/1911 - 9/6/2009

DeKalb, IL - Lavon J. Stefani age 97 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday September 6, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on December 8, 1911 in Freeport, IL, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary Ann (Welfelt) Rezner. Lavon spent nearly 52 years of marriage to the late Eugene C. Stefani whom she married on September 1, 1934 in Freeport, IL, he preceded her in death on May 26, 1986

Lavon was a loving homemaker, and was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, the Catholic Daughters of America #996. Lavon graduated from Freeport High School and the received her teaching certificate from Northern Illinois State Normal School which now is Northern Illinois University.

Survivors include: daughter: Suzanne (Richard J.) Silverman of DeKalb, sons: Reynold (Linda) Stefani of Bellingham WA, Eugene (Joelyn) Stefani of Freehold, NJ, John (Sharon McAllister) Stefani of Fort Myers, FL, grandchildren: Sara (Chuck) Farinella of Woodridge, Steve (Linda) Silverman of Lisle, IL, Amy Silverman of South Elgin, Richard (Kyla) Stefani of Bellingham WA, James (Bonnie) Stefani of Lady Lake, FL, Ann (Tad) Davis of Mount Vernon, WA, 9 great-grandchildren: Danielle, Anthony Farinella, Christopher Silverman, Whitney, Jayce Stefani, Chad, Brian Stefani, Christian, Grace Lavon Davis, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Parents, husband: Eugene, sister: Mary Ann (William) Neville, brother: John (Dorothy) Trevillian, sister-in-law: Julia (Milton) Hummel, brother-in-law: Adolph (Evelyn) Stefani.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday September 11, 2009 at 10:30AM in the St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Thursday September 10, 2009 at 6:00PM till 8:00PM with a Wake Service at 7:45PM in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Mary Catholic School Scholarship Fund. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815)758-3841.

Visitation:
Thursday September 10, 2009
6:00PM till 8:00PM
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home

Mass:
Friday September 11, 2009
10:30AM
St. Mary Catholic Church

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Visitor Comments
I'm saddened to learn of Lavon's passing. Your family has always meant so much to ours so when Peggy called me with the news I wanted to express my condolences. I have fond memories of summer vacations with you growing up and how happy Mom was when Lavon & Gene moved to Largo. Now today, this wonderful couple is responsible for creating 3 children who went on make a full lovely family legacy. Much love to all, Joey, Dunedin, FL
Joey Copia
9/10/2009 3:53 PM
 
I am so sad I did not know Lavon passed away. Louie Finch told me today as I happened to be attending another funeral. My deepest sympathies to all my Stefani cousins.
Betty Johnson Boekholder
9/11/2009 9:32 PM
 
Suzanne, Richard, and family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. What a great, long life she lived! Cherish the memories always.
Paul and Heidi Wright
9/12/2009 5:43 PM
 

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