Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE - 2/13/2000

Stephen R. Ransberger

Feb. 9, 2000

Stephen Richard Ransberger, beloved infant son of Bryan and Marie Ransberger of Granger, Ind., entered into heaven at 3:02 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind.

Stephen left behind to cherish his memory his big brother, Sean Thomas Ransberger; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Margaret Ransberger of Mishawaka, Ind.; his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Louise McGann of Cassopolis, Mich.; and by many special and loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private family graveside services will be held on Monday, Feb. 14th, in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, with Rev. Jerry Nusbaum, chaplain of Memorial Hospital, officiating. There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to Riley Children's Hospital, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

The Welsheimer Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Footprints

How very softly you tiptoed into our world.

Almost silently

Only a moment you stayed

But what an imprint

Your footsteps have left

Upon our hearts.