Sharon L Steffen Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Sharon L Steffen (Arlington Heights, Illinois), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Sharon left this world on April 15, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sharon L Steffen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Ostendorf and Rita Ostendorf; her husband Philip Steffen; and her siblings, Barbara Smialek (late Paul) and Harold Ostendorf (Charlene).

She is survived by: her children, Jean Akrivos (Steve), Lisa Longson (Shawn) and Roger Steffen (Zenta Pakulis); her grandchildren, Alexander Akrivos (Sara), Nicholas Akrivos, Benjamin Longson (Lindsay), Ryan Longson, Oliver Pakulis-Steffen, Lilita Pakulis-Steffen and Marite Pakulis-Steffen; her great grandchild Sonny Akrivos; and her sisters, Kathleen Talley (late Bob) and Michele Smith (Randy).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.