Deanna Stephenson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Deanna Stephenson of North Olmsted, Ohio, born in Duluth, Minnesota, who passed away on March 6, 2022 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bill Bailey and Clara Turner Ploski; her brothers, John Kiminki and Louis Ploski; and her son-in-law Michael Vaughn.
She is survived by: her significant other Norman Heppner; her children, Lori Drumm (Mark Leibsla) and Randall Drumm (Rosario Palacios); her grandchildren, Castagna Wright (Alec), Amber Vaughn, Jacob Drumm, Sofia Drumm and Celeste Drumm; her great grandchildren, Brielle Vaughn, Noelle Vaughn and Ike Vaughn; and her sister Joann Knecht. She is also survived by extended family and many dear friends.
Unfortunately, COVID 19 infection accelerated her passage as she was undergoing chemotherapy for a rare neurovascular lymphoma.
As a dog lover and rescuer, in lieu of flowers, Deanna requested donations to be made to an animal rescue shelter or the ASPCA.
