Adele Maria Stefani
January 3, 1916 - November 7, 2013

"So sorry for the loss of Della from the Stefani family. Della was such a sweet lady and i was glad to help take care of her for too short of a time as a nurse at Senior Care. Whenever she put her call light on, on night shift, often all three of us staff would go down and visit with her. She had such a quick wit about her and loved when the staff would joke with her and giggle her infectious giggle and say, "ohh, you girls are funny.""

"I just lost another loved one..you will always be in My heart.....you meant as much to Annette and me as any one. There is sorrow here but overwhelming joy in heaven......love Craig"

"I just lost another loved one..you will always be in My heart.....you meant as much to Annette and me as any one. There is sorrow here but overwhelming joy in heaven......love Craig"

"Dellas life is beautiful memory. Our whole family was blessed to have her as a neighboor. She was truly one of the most selfless, generous, kind, beautiful and giving women I knew. "

"Thanks Adele to be a special soul and never have forgotten your roots. Thank you for your smiles and candies that You gave us when you came back to Italy. E' stato un piacere averti conosciuta e sapere che una donna tenace come te ha portato un pezzetto della nostra terra negli States. Un abbraccio Condoglianze dalla famiglia Bondi "

"Della will always be a memory in my heart. She was the epitome of hospitality, welcoming and caring...a true Christian lady who lived her faith. "

"If you did not click on the photo above then let me put my tribute in her so you can appreciate how much she meant to the Rossi family. Starting with Amedeo & Ermelinda, down to the next generation Vannuccio & Bona, and then us three boys. Amedeo, Marco & Doriano. Mamma on the left and Della on the right from our son Marios open house upon graduating from Des Moines North High School in May of 2012. It was summer of 1968 when she accompanied mamma and myself from Italy as our immigration to the United States. Many memories of Hickory Grove Park family reunions and Vittoria Lodge Xmas parties. (Zia) Ermelinda Rossi and Della seem to have spent a couple of days at the Sands too!"

"Della was a wonderful woman and a dear friend to myself and my family. When you were around her, you always seemed to smile and chuckle because you knew she loved life and you could definitely see it in her sparkling eyes. I am blessed to have had her in my world. Although this is a hard time, we know she is in a better world and without pain. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Even though she is gone, she will always be remembered. God Bless You All!! "

"Cara Adele, mi mancherai molto, ma ti dedicherò sempre un pensiero affinché tu possa vivere sempre nel mio cuore. Ricordo ancora il profumo del pane appena sfornato a Campolungo. Conservo ancora una foto di quel momento, in cui eravamo io e te. Ti voglio bene"

"Della can't pass away in my mind. I will hear her voice as she called me by name and pronounced it with an Italian accent and made you feel so special will live on forever. How many people must have felt special because of her? What an amazing spirit."

"Della was very kind, warm and hospitable. I have nothing but fond memories of her. In deep respect, I thank God for the ladies who helped my mom in adapting to life in Iowa, and Della was one of them. My prayers go out to the Stefanis, Reeses and to all of Della's family and friends. "

"She was a lovely marvelous spirited woman and a special Friend of Dick and Nancy Vincent Family!!"