Charlotte "Charlie"

Mae Stevenson

Charlotte "Charlie" Mae Stevenson, 8, of Lake Mills, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

She was born on February 24, 2018, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Emili Jean Keil and Sam Stevenson.

Charlie was the sweetest, sassiest, and silliest little girl who had an incredible ability to light up every room she entered. Born with congenital heart disease and multiple complex medical conditions, Charlie faced challenges throughout her life with remarkable strength, joy, and determination.

Charlie was a beloved 2nd grade student at Lake Mills Elementary School and seemed to know just about everyone in the building. She never missed an opportunity to stop and talk with someone passing by or convince them to give her a spin in her wheelchair. Charlie loved dance parties, whether she was dancing from her wheelchair or working hard on standing independently. She was a wonderful storyteller who loved sharing every detail about her day—and was never shy about tattling on anyone who had upset her. She cherished her classmates and loved reading with them, playing with them, and simply sitting beside them.

Charlie also enjoyed head bangin' to HARDY, watching Cocomelon and K-pop Demon Hunters on repeat until everyone else knew the words too, running over unsuspecting toes with her wheelchair, delivering legendary headbutts, and chewing holes in just about every piece of clothing she owned.

Charlie gave the very best hugs and always seemed to know exactly when someone needed an extra squeeze. Her laughter was truly contagious and had a way of bringing joy to even the hardest days. Charlie touched countless lives, and the love, happiness, and light she brought to others will never be forgotten. Without her, there is undoubtedly a tremendous hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her mother, Emili Jean (Jason Ciesiolka) Keil; her father, Sam (Arora Westenberg) Stevenson; three brothers, Grayson, Theo "Toby," and Brayden; two sisters, Bailey and Emberly; grandparents, Sara (Jeff) Rausch, Chadlee (Kristi) Keil, Sally (Jerry) Clarke, Chris (Rebecca) Stevenson, and Deb (Doug) McMurtrie; great-grandparents, Stacey Peters, Mary Ellen Bradford, David (Rhonda) Ringelstetter; along with other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by Great Grandpa Douglas Peters, Great Great Grandma Janis Zins, Great Great Grandma Margaret Kimple, and Uncle Nathaniel Thomas.

Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Real Hope Community Church in Lake Mills.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the church until the time of service.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aztalan Inn Bar and Grill in the event shed (please park in the back parking lot).

In honor of Charlie's bright spirit and joyful personality, family and friends are encouraged to wear bright colors to the service and celebration of life.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the family.

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