Nancy L. Stephens

Nancy L. Stephens, age 72, of Platteville, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. She was born on July 4, 1937, the daughter of LeRoy and Emma (Bartels) Stephens in Platteville , WI . Her parents were tenant farmers until early 1953 when they moved to a farm north of Belmont . Nancy attended Platteville High School and graduated from Belmont High School in 1955. She worked part-time and later full-time at Schultzs 5 & 10 store. Nancy attended Platteville Teachers College while working part-time. In 1975, she went to work at First National Bank, retiring in 1996. Nancy enjoyed working on crosswords, puzzles and watching the Brewers, Cubs and Packers on TV.

Nancy is survived by her cousins, including her special cousin, Don Hansen, Madison and her special friend, Barbara Browning and her family, Platteville; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were held at 12:00 noon Saturday, November 28, 2009, at First English Lutheran Church in Platteville with Reverend Michael Short officiating. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery . Friends called from 10:00 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville is serving the family.