Melba B. Stein, 92, Jefferson, died on March 1, 2015 at Sylvan Crossings in Jefferson.
She was born on December 26, 1922 in Marshall, the daughter of the late Herman and Rosella (Steinhorst) Lange.
She was a graduate of Marshall High School, class of 1940 and later attended Spencerian College in Milwaukee.
Melba married Edward Stein of Shorewood, WI on July 15, 1944 in Marshall. He died on July 11, 2001.
She had been employed by Perry Printing Co. and APV Crepaco.
She was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Melba enjoyed puzzles, playing cards, and reading.
Survivors include her children, Don (Kay) of Lake Mills, Alan (Debra) of Waterloo, Kristi (Ken) Bryce of Austin, TX, Thomas of Jefferson, Eric (Dana) of Lake Mills; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Rebecca) Stein, Melissa (Eric) Tews, Nicole (Matt) Frey, Morgan (Alfonso) Vega, Brandon Stein, Lindsey Bryce, Alyssa Bryce; six great grandchildren, Malachi Stein, Hunter Frey, McKenzie Frey, Ashley Tews, Brianna Vega, Ethan Vega; one sister-in-law, Muriel (Norbert) Going of Cedarburg, WI; other relatives and friends.
Also preceded in death by one brother, Arlin Lange and one sister, Vernadine Wright Schultz.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of services.
Burial will be in St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church.
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