Florence Stefanovich, age 94, passed away on August 28, 2022. A long-time resident of
Valparaiso, she was born in Macedonia and immigrated as a young girl with her family to Gary,
Indiana.
A graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Florence worked her entire career, 45 years, with the
Lake Mortgage Company where she helped manage commercial lending.
Florence was a devoted daughter and caregiver to her father, Clement, who predeceased her as
did her mother, Mary. Florence was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve (Rose)
Stephan and brother Charles (Catherine) Stephan, as well as nephew, Jeffery Stephan.
Florence was an exceptionally loving and caring aunt to her nephews. She is survived by
nephews James Stephan of Schererville, Mark (Kimberly) Stephan of Carmel, Bill (Carol)
Stephan of Carmel, and Bob (Rebecca) Stephan of Munster, as well as numerous grand nieces
and nephews.
Florence was also cherished by the family of Ann and Theodore Rudman whom she considered
extended family, and she was ever grateful to her kind neighbors for their generous assistance
to her.
Florence was a devoted member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church for over 75 years and the
family requests donations be made to the church in lieu of flowers.
Funeral services will be held at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel in Merrillville on Friday, September
2nd with a calling and services beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at Calumet Park
Cemetery.