(nee Zelenak) Born on December 26, 1928 to Ignacz and Augusta (nee Lesko) Zelenak. Born to Eternal Life on June 3, 2024. Stefania married Neil Joseph Francis on August 24, 1996; he preceded her in death in December of 2018. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Charles, Joseph, Emile Zelenak, Emily Behrens, John Vavrek and Mary Peterson and her former spouse Marvin Rick Sr.. Survived by her children Duane (Cathy) Rick, Marvin Rick, Darlene (Leroy) Schultz and Beverly (Timothy) Harstad. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Stefania was a long-time member of the Catholic Church.
Graveside committal service will be held on Saturday, July 20
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, 10:00 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7301 W. Nash St., Milwaukee. Please meet in front of the cemetery office at 9:45 AM for procession to the grave.