Stephanie Lea Knipfer,
December 27, 1955 - June 28, 2013
Obituary
COLUMBUS-Stephanie Lea Knipfer, age 57, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013, at her home after a courageous battle with Krohn’s Disease. She was born on December 27, 1955, in Madison, the daughter of Woodrow W. and Ida Mildred (Slayton) Knipfer. Stephanie grew up in Stoughton and attended the local schools and graduated from Stoughton High School. In her spare time, she enjoyed all types of art, junk shopping, fishing, her feline and canine companions, and reading (especially the Bible). Stephanie was a proficient chef and helped establish many restaurants in the Madison area. She loved many things in her life, but got the most enjoyment out of her beloved granddaughter, Allissa. Stephanie is survived by her beloved family which includes her two daughters, Autumn Rinden and Amanda (Jeff) Reen; her grandchildren, Allissa Rinden, Collin Klade, and Olivia Reen; her brother, Roger (Barb) Knipfer; her sisters, Sybil Knipfer and Ida “Joey” (Tom) Shuga; her good friend, Sean Wulf; a special niece and nephew, Woody and Lisa Knipfer; special great-nephew, Robbie; other nieces and nephews; and all her good friends at Farnham Village, Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Oygane Knipfer; and sister, SueAnn Geier. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2013, with Pastor David Handt presiding. Friends are invited to call on Friday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens. In her final act of giving to others, Stephanie’s hair will be lovingly donated to the Locks of Love program. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. (608)873-4590
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Burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Friends are invited to call on Friday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2013, with Pastor David Handt presiding.
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Amanda Reen
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My mother was a fantastic artist(who loved Bob Ross and Stephen King) and poet whom , had she had the opportunity, would have made a great teacher. From her I acquired my own love of the arts and I will remember her for her love of ladybugs, elephants,frogs and birds; her connection with nature and respect for the earth.
This is how I always have and always will carry her memory.
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Peggy Nelson
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to the family and friends of Stephanie, please accept my profound sympathy for your loss .... prayers in love and friendship during this difficult time and in your future healing.... May you keep the "faith" of the light she shone during her short time here ... peggy nelson
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Jen Shuga
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To the Family of Tessie Knipfer ~
You all are in my thoughts & prayers...May God give you comfort & peace during this difficult time of losing a loved one. May the good memories live on in your hearts forever!
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Kitty & Russ Albert
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to Joey and her family in this sorrowful time.
We know Tess will be dearly missed.
Joey our prayers and thoughts are with you and you family at time.
Love you much sorry we cannot be there
Kitty & Russ