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▰ Barbara (Marston) Stetson

Died June 27, … More Information
Barbara (Marston) Stetson, of Maine, born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she June 27, 2003. Barbara was 84.
Obituary published: June 28, 2003 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Bancroft E Stetson

Died February 07, … More Information
Bancroft E Stetson, age 62 of Biddeford, Maine, passed away peacefully February 7, 1997.
Obituary published: February 08, 1997 in "Portland P H"

▰ Anna M Stetson

Died February 26, … More Information
Anna M Stetson, age 69 of Bangor, Maine, entered into eternal rest February 26, 2003.
Obituary published: February 27, 2003 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Elizabeth C "Betty" (Cornwell) Stetser

Died December 25, … More Information
Elizabeth C "Betty" (Cornwell) Stetser, of Maine, born in Manassas, Virginia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 25, 2007. Elizabeth was 102.
Obituary published: December 26, 2007 in "Times Record"

▰ Elizabeth (Cornwell) Stetser

Died January 02, … More Information
Elizabeth (Cornwell) Stetser, of Maine, born in Manassas, Virginia, passed away peacefully January 2, 2008. Elizabeth was 102.
Obituary published: January 03, 2008 in "Lincoln CN"

▰ Louis Anthony Stessl

Died April 04, … More Information
Louis Anthony Stessl, of Maine, born in Chicago, Illinois, entered into eternal rest April 4, 2018. Louis was 90.
Obituary published: April 05, 2018 in "Chicago T (IL)"

▰ Louis A Stessl

Died March 31, … More Information
Louis A Stessl, born July 5, 1927 joined the Lord March 31, 2018 in Lisbon Falls, Maine. Louis was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Barbara Mendelsohn

▰ Janet C Stessl

Died April 21, … More Information
Janet C Stessl, born December 15, 1933 went to be with her Lord and Savior April 21, 2017 in Lisbon Falls, Maine. Janet was 83. Tags: #Oelwein #Iowa #Pauline #Johnson #Glenn #University #Chicago #Louis #Stessl #Club #Janet #League #Women #Midwest #Council #Victorian #Loop #Edgebrook #Society #School #Project #Black #Restaurant #Glenview #Orchestra #York #Tales #Vienna #Johann #David #Talking #Forest #Zither #Austrian #German #Steirer #American #Austria #North #Europe #Maine #Connie #Lisa #Hans #Breckenridge #Fernand #Lisbon #Valerie #Lorelei #Sabrina #Quispe #Paul #William #James #Lauren #Matthew #Betty #Miller #Marshalltown #Janets #Mathew #Volunteer #Course #Avenue #Memorial #Preserves #Street #Suite #Alzheimer #Association
Obituary: Janet Carolyn Stessl, 83, passed away unexpectedly on 21, 2017. Her passing was peaceful at her new home in Maine with Lou, her husband of 58 years by her side and holding her hand. She was born on 15th 1933 in Oelwein, Iowa to Pauline (Feemster) Johnson and Glenn Johnson.
Janet attended grammar school and high school in the small town of Oelwein. She went to the University of Iowa for one year and after a short stint of office work in Oelwein was drawn to life in the big city and moved to Chicago. It was there that she met the love of her life, Louis Anthony Stessl at a 400 Ski Club Christmas party. married within a year and started a family shortly after. Music, particularly zither music was a constant joy in her long and happy life with Louis. In the early 1960's Janet was motivated by civil and women's rights demonstrations to volunteer for the League of Women Voters of Chicago. She also served the community for many years with the Midwest Community Council on the west side of Chicago.

Janet expressed her creativity and love of Victorian architecture and history by undertaking two major renovations of historic properties, one a rental property near the Loop in Chicago and the other her beloved home in Old Edgebrook. She was very active in the Edgebrook Historical Society where she served as president and the School House Project was her focus in recent years. She also maintained many long time friendships in the Edgebrook Women's Club.
Janet's passion for music was on display in her pursuit of excellence as a zither player, teacher and journalist. She was the regular featured performer at the Black Forest Restaurant in Glenview for many years and she taught zither lessons in her home. Jan and Lou played together in countless concerts with the Chicago Zither Club where she also served in many leadership roles, including president. Other highlights of her long musical career were appearances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic for the zither solo in Tales from the Vienna Woods by Johann Strauss II and recording zither tracks with David Byrne of the Talking Heads for his composition, The Forest. She founded and wrote the Zither Newsletter USA and organized many music workshops for zither players nationally and abroad. Jan and Lou also supported several ethnic Austrian and German clubs in the Chicago area including the Steirer Club and the American Friends of Austria. Jan and Lou were campers, skiers and adventurous world travelers, they created wonderful memories exploring North America and Europe together. She had a love of music, history and learning right to the end. In of 2016 when health problems increased, Jan and Lou moved to Maine to be cared for by their daughter Connie. Jan loved life in her new home where she was able to spend so much time with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Janet is survived by Louis Anthony, her husband of 58 years, daughters: Lisa Stessl Hans (Jon). of Breckenridge Colorado, Connie Stessl and fiance Fernand Larochelle of Lisbon Falls, Maine, grandchildren: Valerie Edwards(Drew), Lorelei Vella (Jerry), Sabrina Mendoza Quispe (Wilmer), Paul Louis and Ian William Hans and great grandchildren: James and Lauren Vella and Matthew Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Betty Gail Miller of Marshalltown, Iowa.

A celebration of Janets life will be held May 18th at the Mathew Biesczat Volunteer Resource , Edgebrook Golf Course, 6100 N. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL. We will gather at 3:00 pm, service at 4:00 pm, followed by coffee and reminiscing until 7:00 pm.

Please join us in remembering Janet C. Stessl by visiting our Memorial at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com. Through this site, we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:

Forest Preserves Foundation
69 W. Washington Street., Suite 2040 | Chicago, IL 60602
forestpreservefoundation.org

or The Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org
Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011
Washington, DC 20090-6011

▰ Janet C Stessl

Died April 21, … More Information
Janet C Stessl, born December 15, 1933 went to be with her Lord and Savior April 21, 2017 in Lisbon Falls, Maine. Janet was 83.
Family members and close friends: , Austrian Consulate, Thomas Groeber, Marie, Richard And Karlheinz Skowronek, Judy Rustemeyer, Barbara Mendelsohn, Winnie Moritz, Jeff Sternberg

▰ Janet Stessl

Died May 11, … More Information
Janet Stessl, age 83 of Maine, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 11, 2017.
Obituary published: May 12, 2017 in "Chicago T (IL)"

▰ George Michael Sterris

Died February 27, … More Information
George Michael Sterris, of Maine, born in W New York, New Jersey, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 27, 2004. George was 79.
Obituary published: February 28, 2004 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Anna F Sterris

Died June 11, … More Information
Anna F Sterris, born October 22, 1922 gained her wings on June 11, 2016 in Caribou, Maine. Anna was 93.

▰ Merle L Sterns

Died March 26, … More Information
Merle L Sterns, age 86 of Belfast, Maine, entered into eternal rest March 26, 2000.
Obituary published: March 27, 2000 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Florence L "Gug" (Tuttle) [Blaisdell] Sterns

Died August 23, … More Information
Florence L "Gug" (Tuttle) [Blaisdell] Sterns, age 82 of Skowhegan, Maine, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 23, 2010.
Obituary published: August 24, 2010 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Florence B Sterns

Died August 20, … More Information
Florence B Sterns, born December 6, 1929 entered into eternal rest August 20, 2010 in Skowhegan, Maine. Florence was 80. Tags: #West #Frederick #Susan #Tuttle #Vero #Walter #Village #Restaurant #Skowhegan #Soup #Nutz #Culinary #Program #Royal #Lodge #Alaska #Attean #Jackman #Akron #Gala #Northwood #Midland #Lakewood #Hyde #Florence #Tuscany #Italy #David #Robert #Frank #Richard #Norridgewock #Nancy #Baxter #Karen #Brandon #Baldwin #Mark #Kelly #Little #Island #Nicaragua #Nathan #Mary #Manchester #Jonah #Hannah #Jesse #Anna #Daigle #Heather #Yarmouth #Mick #Brady #Rylan #Eben #Freda #Regina #Janice #Elaine #George #Reta #Harvey #Ronni #Ellen #Philomena #Verne #Irene #Brent #Years #Festivities #Night #Gugs #Madison #Smart #Edwards #Maine #Florences #Somerset #Society
Obituary: Florence L. (Tuttle) Blaisdell Sterns

Peacefully and unexpectedly, Florence "Gug" Sterns passed away at her home on Norridgewock Avenue on 20th.
She was born in West Athens, ME on 6, 1929, daughter of Frederick and Susan (Wyman) Tuttle. Florence lived a loving, productive, and interesting life. In her early culinary career she opened a home bakery, operated a beach club in Vero Beach, FL with her first husband Walter, and later owned and operated the Village Candlelight Restaurant in Skowhegan from 1963-1993. Her "From Soup to Nutz" column was a local publication favorite. Florence also taught the Culinary Arts Program for SAD #54 in the vocational department for many years and later conducted cooking classes at the restaurant and at her home for hundreds of delighted students. She was a strong advocate of education and expanding ones life experiences. She mentored many of her students and employees, helping them to achieve their dreams. In her "retirement" years she spent time as chef at the remote Royal Coachman Lodge in Alaska, Attean Lodge in Jackman, and catered the Akron Opera Gala, directed functions for the Northwood Institute in Midland, TX, and worked as a chef in the kitchen with her grandsons at the Lakewood Inn. In 1984 she completed and graduated from an accelerated program at the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, NY. In 1993, Florence was honored by the town of Skowhegan for her service to the community and was presented a key to the town.
Beyond her work, she enjoyed traveling with her family and sought out various adventures including shopping for food at local markets in Tuscany and preparing dinners near Florence, Italy where she was affectionately referred to as "Mother Florence". Her greatest joy was her six grandsons; she took pride in beating them in arm wrestling, ping pong, and poker. In addition to her love of family, she found her greatest happiness in cooking for them and and her very extended family. Gugs dinners are legendary and will be remembered by thousands of good friends and family members from all over the world.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Walter E. Blaisdell, two infant sons, David and Robert and her brother Frank Tuttle. She is survived by her husband Richard S. Sterns of Skowhegan, her daughters: Susan Blaisdell of Norridgewock, Nancy Blaisdell Baxter of E. Madison, Karen Blaisdell LaCasse and her companion Brandon Woolley of Baldwin. Grandsons: Mark LaCasse and wife Kelly of Little Corn Island, Nicaragua, Nathan LaCasse and wife Mary of Manchester, NH, Jonah Daigle and wife Hannah of Little Canada, MN, Jesse LaCasse and wife Anna of E. Madison, Ben Daigle and fiancee Heather Rogers of Yarmouth, and Mick Daigle of Yarmouth. Great-grandsons: Brady LaCasse of E. Madison, Rylan LaCasse of E. Madison, and Eben LaCasse of Little Corn Island, Nicaragua. She is also survived by her sisters, Freda Raymond, Regina Carff, Janice Kent; Elaine and George Cannell, Reta Wheater, and Harvey and Ronni Sterns, as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by Ellen Richmond, Philomena MacLean, Verne and Irene Daigle, Richard LaCasse, Brent Daigle, and everyone who attended her New Years Eve Festivities and famous Night Dinners.
A celebration of Gugs life will be held at the Lakewood Inn in Madison on 9, 2010 at 1pm.
are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards , 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Florences memory to honor her love of her beloved pets to the Somerset Humane Society, P.O. Box 453, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

▰ Robert Charles "Chuck" Sterner

Died July 22, … More Information
Robert Charles "Chuck" Sterner died unexpectedly on July 22, 2004 at the age of 56 in Bridgton, Maine.
Obituary published: July 23, 2004 in "Portland P H"

▰ Dorothy A (Haskell) Sterner

Died December 08, … More Information
Dorothy A (Haskell) Sterner, 92 of Westbrook, Maine, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, December 8, 2001.
Obituary published: December 09, 2001 in "Portland P H"

▰ Joan (Torppa) Sterndale

Died March 17, … More Information
Joan (Torppa) Sterndale, age 71 of Maine, born in Concord, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2003.
Obituary published: March 18, 2003 in "The Citizen (NH)"

▰ Catherine S "Kitty" Sterndale

Died December 05, … More Information
Catherine S "Kitty" Sterndale, of Maine, entered into eternal rest December 5, 1998. Catherine was 99.
Obituary published: December 06, 1998 in "Eagle T (MA)"

▰ Catherine S "Kitty" Sterndale

Died January 16, … More Information
Catherine S "Kitty" Sterndale, of Maine, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home January 16, 1999. Catherine was 99.
Obituary published: January 17, 1999 in "FostersDD (NH)"

▰ Catherine S "Kitty" Sterndale

Died December 05, … More Information
Catherine S "Kitty" Sterndale, age 99 of Maine, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 5, 1998.
Obituary published: December 06, 1998 in "FostersDD (NH)"

▰ Margaret B "Madge" (Bunting) Sternburg

Died January 18, … More Information
Margaret B "Madge" (Bunting) Sternburg, age 91 of Maine, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 18, 2003.
Obituary published: January 19, 2003 in "Portland P H"

▰ Harold E Sternburg

Died October 01, … More Information
Harold E Sternburg, age 66 of Maine, born in Massachusetts, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 1, 1997.
Obituary published: October 02, 1997 in "Portland P H"

▰ William L "Bill" Sternberg

Died November 04, … More Information
William L "Bill" Sternberg, of Rockland, Maine, joined the Lord November 4, 2009. William was 73.
Obituary published: November 05, 2009 in "Lincoln CN"

▰ William L Sternberg

Died November 17, … More Information
William L Sternberg, age 73 of Rockland, Maine, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 17, 2009.
Obituary published: November 18, 2009 in "Machias VNO"

▰ Eric S Sternberg

Died June 23, … More Information
Eric S Sternberg, born August 28, 1973 died on June 23, 2016 in Machias, Maine. Eric was 42.

▰ Dwight R Sternberg

Died January 19, … More Information
Dwight R Sternberg, of Machias, Maine, joined the Lord January 19, 1997. Dwight was 83.
Obituary published: January 20, 1997 in "Portland P H"

▰ Pauline E (Stewart) Stern

Died January 10, … More Information
Pauline E (Stewart) Stern, of Portland, Maine, died on January 10, 1997. Pauline was 53.
Obituary published: January 11, 1997 in "Portland P H"

▰ Mollie (Rubin) Stern

Died November 19, … More Information
Mollie (Rubin) Stern, of Bangor, Maine, joined the Lord November 19, 1995. Mollie was 86.
Obituary published: November 20, 1995 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Marshall A Stern

Died June 08, … More Information
Marshall A Stern, age 54 of Bangor, Maine, passed from this life on June 8, 1995.
Obituary published: June 09, 1995 in "Boston Globe (MA)"

▰ Evelyn L Stern

Died June 07, … More Information
Evelyn L Stern, born June 11, 1944 went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2014 in Newport, Maine. Evelyn was 69.

▰ Beverly G "Betty" Stern

Died April 02, … More Information
Beverly G "Betty" Stern, age 86 of Maine, born in New Jersey, went into the presence of the Lord on April 2, 2008.
Obituary published: April 03, 2008 in "Times Record"

▰ Sylvia A Sterling

Died August 03, … More Information
Sylvia A Sterling, born September 18, 1921 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 3, 2013 in Maine. Sylvia was 91. Tags: #Portland #Robert #Munjoy #North #Department #Jack #High #Sistine #Edith #Anthony #Nick #James #Diana #Scarborough #Sara #Deana #Christopher #Christina #Michael #Bianca #Anne #Manganello #Philip #Sylva #Jones #Rich #Hutchins #Woodford #Mass #Christian #Sylvia #Peters #Catholic #Federal #Hospice #Cheryl #Carri #Foden
Obituary: Sylvia Orlando Sterling, 91, of Portland passed away peacefully 3, 2013, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by family who adored her.

She was born 18, 1921 in Portland, the daughter of Felix and Anna (DeSanctis) Orlando. She was raised in Portland and attended Portland schools. She married Robert S. Sterling on 4, 1949 and made their home on Munjoy Hill in Portland. In later years they moved to the North Deering area and finally resided with their daughter and son-in-laws family. She worked for the Portland School Department, mostly at Jack Junior High. raised two children and enjoyed 54 years of wonderful marriage until his death in 2003. She leaves a legacy of a very close knit family and will be lovingly remembered as a caring mother, grandmother (Nonni), loving aunt, and loyal friend.

She was predeceased by her parents, her two sisters, Sistine Manganello and Edith Johnson, a brother Anthony Orlando, and her loving husband.

Sylvia is survived by her two children and their spouses, Edith and Nick Dominicus of Portland and James and Diana Sterling of Scarborough; and five grandchildren Anthony Dominicus and wife Sara, Deana Dominicus and her fiancé Christopher Bonney, Robert, Christina, and Michael Sterling and her great granddaughter Bianca Dominicus. She will be missed, especially by one niece and three nephews; Anne Manganello, Ed Manganello, James Johnson, and Philip Johnson.

A period of visitation for Sylva will be held this , 6 from 5 to 8 PM at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins , 199 Woodford St. Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial for Sylvia will be celebrated at 9:00 AM on 7 at St Peters Roman Catholic Church, 72 Federal Street, Portland.

The family would like to thank VNA Hospice, especially Cheryl Douglas and Carri Walker for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Sylvia to VNA Hospice of Portland, 50 Foden Rd., south Portland, ME 04106.

for Sylvia and her family has been entrusted to the Jones, Rich & Hutchins of Portland.

▰ Sylvia A Sterling

Died August 03, … More Information
Sylvia A Sterling, born September 18, 1921 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 3, 2013 in Portland, Maine. Sylvia was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Tashina Blanchard, Rudy Clark, Fred And Fay Crooks, Bruce & Janet Alley/sullivan, Albert & Alta Aceto

▰ Robert Stanley Sterling

Died August 28, … More Information
Robert Stanley Sterling, age 86 of Maine, born in New Hampshire, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 28, 2003.
Obituary published: August 29, 2003 in "Portland P H"

▰ Robert M Sterling

Died July 03, … More Information
Robert M Sterling, age 67 of Bangor, Maine, joined the Lord July 3, 2006.
Obituary published: July 04, 2006 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Ray F Sterling

Died December 15, … More Information
Ray F Sterling, age 76 of Lisbon Falls, Maine, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Ray December 15, 2008.
Obituary published: December 16, 2008 in "Times Record"

▰ Muriel (Bradbury)[Brown] Sterling

Died July 06, … More Information
Muriel (Bradbury)[Brown] Sterling, of Portland, Maine, entered into eternal rest July 6, 1997. Muriel was 84.
Obituary published: July 07, 1997 in "J Tribune"

▰ Muriel (Bradbury) Sterling

Died July 04, … More Information
Muriel (Bradbury) Sterling, of Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully July 4, 1997. Muriel was 84.
Obituary published: July 05, 1997 in "Portland P H"

▰ Mary E Sterling

Died October 24, … More Information
Mary E Sterling, age 81 of Scarborough, Maine, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 24, 1998.
Obituary published: October 25, 1998 in "Portland P H"

▰ Lewis C Sterling

Died November 13, … More Information
Lewis C Sterling, of Portland, Maine, joined the Lord November 13, 1997. Lewis was 86.
Obituary published: November 14, 1997 in "Portland P H"

▰ Ellen H (Frisbee) Sterling

Died November 12, … More Information
Ellen H (Frisbee) Sterling, of York, Maine, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 12, 2002. Ellen was 92.
Obituary published: November 13, 2002 in "FostersDD (NH)"

▰ Charles Archer Jr Sterling

Died April 19, … More Information
Charles Archer Jr Sterling, of Maine, born in Montclair, New Jersey, passed away peacefully April 19, 2006. Charles was 91.
Obituary published: April 20, 2006 in "Lincoln CN"

▰ Charles Archer Jr Sterling

Died April 12, … More Information
Charles Archer Jr Sterling, of Maine, born in Montclair, New Jersey, entered Heaven's gates on April 12, 2006. Charles was 91.
Obituary published: April 13, 2006 in "Portland P H"

▰ Champ Bush "Joe" Sterling

Died December 31, … More Information
Champ Bush "Joe" Sterling, age 87 of Portland, Maine, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2001.
Obituary published: January 01, 2002 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Arlyn "Terry" (Bull) Sterling

Died January 13, … More Information
Arlyn "Terry" (Bull) Sterling, age 93 of Maine, born in Paterson, New Jersey, entered eternal life January 13, 2010.
Obituary published: January 14, 2010 in "Lincoln CN"

▰ Allen E Sterling

Died February 24, … More Information
Allen E Sterling, of Maine, born in Boston, Massachusetts, died on February 24, 2003. Allen was 77.
Obituary published: February 25, 2003 in "FostersDD (NH)"

▰ Peter N "Pete" Stergas

Died October 28, … More Information
Peter N "Pete" Stergas, of Maine, born in Manchester, New Hampshire, passed from this life on October 28, 2003. Peter was 82.
Obituary published: October 29, 2003 in "Machias VNO"

▰ Elizabeth Betty Stergas

Died September 20, … More Information
Elizabeth Betty Stergas, born May 15, 1915 passed away peacefully September 20, 2016 in East Machias, Maine. Elizabeth was 101. Tags: #Peter
Obituary: Elizabeth was born on May 15, 1915 and passed away on , 20, 2016. Elizabeth was a resident of East Machias, Maine at the time of passing. Elizabeth was married to Peter.

▰ William M Stephenson

Died December 05, … More Information
William M Stephenson, of Maine, born in Oklahoma, joined the Lord December 5, 2012. William was 84.
Obituary published: December 06, 2012 in "Times Record"
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