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Sharon S. Stevens

November 6, 1940 - June 15, 2021

Sharon S. Stevens, age 80, of Edwardsville, IL, lost her 9-year battle with Alzheimer’s on June 15, 2021, surrounded by loved ones in her home. She was born on November 6, 1940, to Paul and Eloise (Neuman) Mendenhall in Springfield, IL. Sharon attended Southern View grade school and graduated from Feitshans High School in 1959. She worked for International Harvester upon graduation. Sharon co-owned “Fitness For You” in Auburn, IL, with her cousin, Janice Ping Roth. She was a realtor with Barber, Gebben, Smolenski Realtors and Grizzell Real Estate. Sharon was the secretary of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for many years. She and her husband, Larry, owned Scotchwash Laundry until their retirement in 2008. Sharon will be remembered for her love of all outdoor activities. She enjoyed long walks, bike rides, swimming, tennis, dancing and aerobics, which she taught into her 60’s. Sharon is survived by her husband of 34 years, Larry Stevens, of Edwardsville, IL; her daughter, Debra (Dan) Lechner of Rossford, OH; her son, Gregory (Connie) Bourland of Springfield, IL; her grandchildren, Jameson Lechner, Payton Lechner, Zachary (Sami) Bourland and Christa Bourland; her first husband, Robert Bourland of Oxford, FL.; her stepsons, Brian (Marshawn) Stevens of Mason City, IL, and Craig (Stacey) Stevens of Athens, IL; 12 step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Mendenhall. A Celebration of Sharon’s life will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Southern View Village Hall, 3410 S. Fifth St., Springfield, IL 62703. Interment will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL. Sharon’s family would like to thank Vitas Hospice for their exceptional care. The family requests memorials to Vitas Hospice. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.

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Sharon S. Stevens, age 80, of Edwardsville, IL, lost her 9-year battle with Alzheimer’s on June 15, 2021, surrounded by loved ones in her home. She was born on November 6, 1940, to Paul and Eloise (Neuman) Mendenhall in Springfield, IL.... View Obituary & Service Information

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