Sophie Stepniewski Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Sophie Stepniewski of Valparaiso, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Sophie left this world on November 4, 2025 at the age of 104, 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 Sophie Stepniewski to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Sophie may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Paluczynski and Bernice Paluczynski; her husband Joseph Stepniewski; her son Marion Stepniewski (Shirley); and her daughter-in-law Kathe Stennis.
She is survived by: her children, Vito Stennis of Highland, Rick Stepniewski of Valparaiso and Anna Funk (David) of Valparaiso. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 3 half sisters.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, donate.cancer.org.
