Deborah A. Steffen
<p>Deborah A. Steffen, age 68 of Burlington Wisconsin passed away on February 2nd, 2023, at her home in Burlington after a battle with cancer.</p><p><br></p><p>Born on July 24th 1954, in Bessemer Michigan to Russell and June Saari. Deborah spent her earlier years of life in Raddison Wisconsin. She then moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin and graduated from Elkhorn High School. She continued her schooling at Racine Gateway Technical College where she earned her Associates degree in accounting. On April 30th 1983 she was united in marriage to Craig A. Steffen in Las Vegas, Nevada, after their marriage she joined Craig in Burlington where they raised their two daughters. Deborah worked as a banker for over 20 years at State Bank of Elkhorn, 12 years as an accountant at Circle Inc., and 4 years at Wisconsin Vision & Associates. She retired at age 62 and enjoyed every minute of it.</p><p><br></p><p>Debbie was a member of Cross Lutheran Church in Burlington, Wisconsin. Debbie loved spending time with her husband, two daughters, two grandchildren, and her two cats. She enjoyed taking her annual trips up to Wisconsin Dells and visiting her hometown. She enjoyed watching black and white movies, sewing, sunbathing, and cooking her family’s recipes. She enjoyed learning about her mother and fathers’ family history. She was very proud of her Finnish heritage.</p><p><br></p><p>Deborah is survived by her husband, Craig Steffen; children, Cassandra (Jared) Owen, Amanda (Thomas Ruge) Steffen; grandchildren, Emsley Owen, Edison Owen; Siblings, Russell (Jeannine) Saari, Kurt (Barb) Sarri, Pam Saari, John Saari.</p><p><br></p><p>Deborah was preceded in death by her parents Russell and June Saari.</p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be held on Saturday February 11 from 10AM-12PM at Schuette Daniels Funeral Home. Service to follow at 12PM at the funeral home.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Breast Cancer Research Society.</p><p><br></p><p>The family would like to thank Dr. Haider and the Oncology Team at Aurora Cancer Center of Burlington for their care and compassion of Deborah.</p><p><br></p><p>Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory</p><p>625 S. Browns Lake Drive</p><p>Burlington, WI 53105</p><p>(262) 763-3434</p><p>www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com</p><p><br></p>Obituary
Deborah A. Steffen, age 68 of Burlington Wisconsin passed away on February 2nd, 2023, at her home in Burlington after a battle with cancer.
Born on July 24th 1954, in Bessemer Michigan to Russell and June Saari. Deborah spent her earlier years of life in Raddison Wisconsin. She then moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin and graduated from Elkhorn High School. She continued her schooling at Racine Gateway Technical College where she earned her Associates degree in accounting. On April 30th 1983 she was united in marriage to Craig A. Steffen in Las Vegas, Nevada, after their marriage she joined Craig in Burlington where they raised their two daughters. Deborah worked as a banker for over 20 years at State Bank of Elkhorn, 12 years as an accountant at Circle Inc., and 4 years at Wisconsin Vision & Associates. She retired at age 62 and enjoyed every minute of it.
Debbie was a member of Cross Lutheran Church in Burlington, Wisconsin. Debbie loved spending time with her husband, two daughters, two grandchildren, and her two cats. She enjoyed taking her annual trips up to Wisconsin Dells and visiting her hometown. She enjoyed watching black and white movies, sewing, sunbathing, and cooking her family’s recipes. She enjoyed learning about her mother and fathers’ family history. She was very proud of her Finnish heritage.
Deborah is survived by her husband, Craig Steffen; children, Cassandra (Jared) Owen, Amanda (Thomas Ruge) Steffen; grandchildren, Emsley Owen, Edison Owen; Siblings, Russell (Jeannine) Saari, Kurt (Barb) Sarri, Pam Saari, John Saari.
Deborah was preceded in death by her parents Russell and June Saari.
Visitation will be held on Saturday February 11 from 10AM-12PM at Schuette Daniels Funeral Home. Service to follow at 12PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Breast Cancer Research Society.
The family would like to thank Dr. Haider and the Oncology Team at Aurora Cancer Center of Burlington for their care and compassion of Deborah.
Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory
625 S. Browns Lake Drive
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-3434
www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com
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