Stefni Schwappach

Stefni Seton Schwappach, 82, of Gillespie, IL, died at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL, on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 6:52 pm. 

She was born December 23, 1938, in San Diego, CA to Winton S. Hancock & Leslie Faye (Hite) Hancock.  She married John Arthur Schwappach.  He preceded her in death on April 11, 2011.  She was a homemaker.  Stefni was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gillespie, IL, a former member of the First United Baptist Church of Staunton, and a former member of Eastern Star. 

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Schwappach of Gillespie, IL, daughter-in-law, Anita Schwappach of Mattoon, IL, grandchildren, Paul (Bethany) Schwappach, John Schwappach, Heidi (R.J.) Johnson, Heather (Justin) McCollum, great-grandchildren, Kieyerra, Obadiah, Avery, brother, Tony (Karen) Hancock of Encinitas, CA, and sister, Leslie (Mike) Burner of Carlsbad, CA. 

Stefni was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, twin sons, Mark and Clark Schwappach. 

A memorial visitation will be on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Trinity Baptist Church, Gillespie, IL from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm.  Graveside services will be on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO at 10:30 am.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.  Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL  is in charge of the arrangements.