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STEPHANIE DUNLAVY Obituary

BUFFALO GROVE - Stephanie R. Dunlavy, age 77, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. Steffie was born in Chicago, IL on January 4, 1944, the daughter of J. Eugene and Muriel (Marcus) Rowland. She graduated from New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL and attended Ripon College in Ripon, WI and completed her bachelor's degree from Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona. She married Kenneth P. Dunlavy in 1962, and they shared 58 adventurous years together. They were blessed with 5 children as well as guarding over many more children throughout the years. Steffie was a proud United States Marine Corps. wife. She ran several independent businesses throughout the years, including the Jolly Greens Plant Business. She will be remembered for her strong, brave, persevering soul and her larger than life laugh, that came deep from her heart! She loved spending time with her family and especially, grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Steffie is survived by her children, Kelly (Mike) Berkowitz, Sean (Angi) Dunlavy, Ken Jr. (Dawn) Dunlavy, Colleen (Mark) Bucalo, Brian Dunlavy, and Mary Uhde; grandchildren, Ashley, Kyle K., Justine, Lauren, Taylor, Logan, Joshua, Zachary, Grace, Ava, Paige, Ken III, Haley, Sydney, Emma, Kyle B., Anne, Olivia and Kennedy; many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and her brother, Stanley (Rosemary) Rowland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; and her parents. Beil-Didier Funeral Home is assisting the family. Services will be held at St. Rose Catholic Church at 140 Auto Street in Clintonville, WI on Saturday, December 18 at 11am. Donations can be made in her name to the Gift of Life Transplant House at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN.

Published by Daily Herald on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Steffie will be greatly mlssed by all that were blessed to get to know her. When we moved to Buffalo Grove 26 years ago she was the first to warmly greet us and was always there for us. You could not ask for a better neighbor and friend. May she rest in peace! The Perrys.

Eric and Maria Perry

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December 14, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will miss the visits at the lake house and the drop in visits at my place. She and Ken will be missed.

Susan Ransom

December 12, 2021

To the Dunlavy Family .... Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Your Mother is now reunited with Ken and are both in the gentle hands of our loving God! We all had some fun times in our days together at NAS Glenview. May they rest in peace together. Semper Fidelis, BGEN Denny and Meredy Shortal, USMC

Denny / Meredy Shortal

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December 11, 2021

Our Heartfelt Sympathy Love & Prayers are with you all.

Tom Mary Porte

December 10, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Scott and Lisa Whetzal

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December 10, 2021

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