Lansing – Age 85, passed away November 13, 2017. She was born November 7, 1932, in Flint, MI, to Michael Sylvester and Frances Helen Klein.

Stephanie was a lifelong supporter of the vocal performing arts. She sang soprano throughout her life as a member of many choruses and choirs including her high school glee club, Central United Methodist Church choir, and the Lansing Matinee Musicale. A tireless volunteer, she served in many capacities with both the Michigan (past president) and National Federation of Music Clubs, as well as Junior Festival chairperson for many years. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Bob Westerfield; children, Stephen D. (Kerry) Westerfield and Julie M. (Rodrigo Sanchez) Westerfield; grandchildren, P.J. (Luke) Gilmore, Nathan Westerfield, Samuel Kirkey, Erin (Marshall) Cornett, and Baylie Sanchez; 3 great-grandchildren; special cousins, Eddie K. Poole and Luana (Kenneth) Lemasters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members.

The funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Her family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel and beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in Byron Cemetery, Byron, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Lansing Matinee Musicale, Inc. or the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs.

Published in Lansing State Journal on Nov. 15, 2017