Frances Virginia "Ginny" Stephens Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frances Virginia “Ginny” Stephens, 89 of Aurora passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Rush-Copley Medical Center, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born May 16, 1928 in Gallatin, MO. Virginia was a member of First Presbyterian Church and River Valley Community Church both in Aurora, IL. She was a server at Elmer’s Dog House and The Gaslite Manor for over 40 years. Virginia’s family meant the world to her. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by three daughters Pamela Robinson and special friend, Sharon Rose, Cheryl (Randy) Martin, and Terri Hanson and special friend Robert Sterioti; six grandchildren Traci, Todd, Tiffani, Trina, Tara, and Tricia; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters Betty Jo Kent and Shirley Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, F. Benjamin Stephens; her son Roger Allen Stephens; her parents Ruth and Cleo Galpin; her brother Jack Bruce Galpin; and her sister Patsy Ruth Akerlow. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:30am at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY. Rev. Paul House will officiate with interment at Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 9:30am until the funeral hour at 11:30am at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, 630-631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Virginia’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Virginia’s memory to Aurora Christian School or The American Lung Association.

Frances Virginia "Ginny" Stephens

May 16, 1928 - April 25, 2018