Eileen Stephenson, age 90, of McHenry, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born April 12, 1926 in Lawrenceburg, IN to Wayman and Leona (Schumacher) Stephens.

Eileen enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking for her family, and raising her children. She loved entertaining, often hosting holiday parties with live bands. Other enjoyments included, boating on the Illinois River, and camping even when the children were very young. Eileen was an avid swimmer, and loved water aerobics. She also traveled all over the U.S. and Mexico in her R.V.

Eileen was very active and volunteered with the Illinois P.T.A. District 34. She was a former resident of Osage Beach, MO, and Princeton, IL. Eileen volunteered with the Pink Ladies Auxiliary for the local hospitals in Osage Beach and Princeton.

Eileen is survived by five children, David (Cathy) Stephenson, Richard (Paula) Stephenson, Scott (Theresa) Stephenson, Melody (Hank) Boswell, Valerie (Brian) Beauban; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Eleanor “Duffy” Stephens.

In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Loren, and her sister, Jean.
Services were private for the family. The cremation rite was accorded privately. Inurnment will be in Osage Beach, MO.

Arrangements were entrusted to Justen Funeral Home & Crematory. For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may leave an on-line condolence message for Eileen’s family.

Funeral Home:
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory
3700 Charles J Miller Road
McHenry, IL
United States 60050