Ann Marie Stephens

ANN M. STEPHENS Ms. Ann Stephens, of Michigan Street in Port Washington, passed away at her home Thursday morning, December 29, 2011, following a valiant three year battle with cancer. She was 41 years old. Ann was born in Eau Claire on March 25, 1970, daughter of William and Sherry Bartz Stephens. Ann graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1988, and later Chippewa Valley Technical College in 1997. After her schooling, Ann became a Probation and Parole Agent with the State of Wisconsin. She moved to the Milwaukee area, and later moved to Port Washington in 2008. When Ann wasn't spending time with her treasured daughter, Sadie, she enjoyed jewelry making, antiquing with friends, gardening and collecting angels. Those who knew Ann will forever cherish memories of her smile and laughter. Ms. Stephens is survived by her daughter Sadie, of Port Washington, her parents William and Sherry Stephens of Eau Claire, sister Bobbi (Dale) Edberg-Stephens of South Euclid, OH and brother Robert Stephens of Eau Claire. She is further survived by two nieces: Lexa and Kiara, numerous friends and other relatives. She is preceded in death by four grandparents and three aunts. A Celeb...[more]

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ion of Ann's Life will be held from 3-6PM on Saturday, January 7th, at Vineyard Community Church, 1597 Highway V, Grafton. Please bring a story to share! All memorials received will be placed in a fund for Sadie's education purposes and can be forwarded to The Ann Stephens Memorial, 123 9th Ave., Antigo, WI 54409. Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com . Ann's family and friends wish to express their appreciation to the Sheboygan Lombardi Cancer Clinic, all of Ann's doctors, friends and neighbors, especially Melinda Knuth, Kelly LeVeque and countless other, for their kindness and care.