Verlene Grace Stiefel Obituary
We announce the death of Verlene Grace Stiefel of Bay City, Michigan, who passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 86. Verlene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verlene Grace Stiefel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Christopher W. Licht and Anna M. Licht (Wurst); and her siblings, Laverne, Elmer Licht and Donelda Kundinger.
She is survived by: her children, Robert C. Stiefel, Jr. (Martina), Carlene Dardas, Lyle Stiefel (Monique) and Eileen Lyman (Aaron); her grandchildren, Matthew Dardas, Jr. (Kelli), Deanna Vaughn (Bryan), Jason Dardas (Jennifer), Robert Stiefel, III (Michelle), Michael Stiefel, Stephanie Maze (Nathen), Andrea LaFramboise (Joshua), Jacob Stiefel, Joseph Lyman and Elizabeth Dupree (James); her brother Kenneth Licht (Betty); her goddaughter Arlowene Dunn (Dave); and her siblings-in-law, Denver C. Harmon and Caroline Stiefel.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church (1705 Nebobish Ave, Essexville, MI 48732).
Those desiring to make a memorial contribution may consider Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Essexville, or Hope Lutheran Church in Hudson, Florida. The family has chosen to send donations to Pilgrim Lutheran ChurchDonate Now (http://www.pilgrimlutheranessexville.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Hope Lutheran Church - Hudson, FloridaDonate Now (https://www.hopelchudson.com).
