Lenora R. Steffen, 95, of Elgin, passed away at 12:30 pm Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Apostolic Christian Highland Oaks in Elgin, IL.
She was born July 28, 1925 in Elgin. She was one of eleven born to Theophile and Mabel Wewetzer Steffen.
Surviving are two sisters, Glady (Don) Kaufman of Bloomington, IL and Jeanne (Richard) Stoller of La Jolla, CA; one brother, Dale (Sharon) Steffen of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; one sister in law, Kathryn Steffen of Morton; many nieces and nephews plus many friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by, four brothers, Raymond, Albert, Walter and Earl Steffen and three sisters, Louise Steffen, Helen Steffen, and Rosemary “Dode” Reckhemmer.
Lenora was a student at Franklin School along with her siblings and cousins. She worked at Elgin Watch Factory. She enjoyed traveling to California and Florida to visit family. Lenora and her dear sister Louise spent their entire lives together.
She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Elgin. A graveside service will be at 9:30 am Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Elgin.
Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Highland Oaks.
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