Phyllis M. (Ahrens) Stepnitz, age 94 of Mount Clemens, passed away Friday at Village of East Harbor, Chesterfield Township.

She was born March 9, 1924 to Edward and Marie (Frendt) Ahrens in Mount Clemens. On July 25, 1947 Phyllis was united in marriage with Melvin E. Stepnitz.

Mrs. Stepnitz was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Mount Clemens, the Church Council, Board of Christian Education, sang in the church choir, was a Sunday school teacher, and worked at Rotary Club.

Surviving are her children, Nancy McCleary, Charles (Rose) Stepnitz, Marie (Norman) Stone; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, and was known as mom and grandma to many others. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband, Melvin; daughter, Susan Novak; granddaughter, Tina Cherney; brothers, Edward and Robert Ahrens, and son in law, John McCleary.

Visiting hours are 2 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. (in state 10:00), Thursday at Zion United Church of Christ, 68 New Street, Mount Clemens with Pastor Scott Davis officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ.

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