Jill Sodeman Stephens, 53, East Moline, passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Genesis East, Davenport. A celebration of her life will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, at the East Moline American Legion, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. Private committal will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Jill Stephens was born on May 25, 1963, in Moline, the daughter of Robert A. and Clara E. Rygg Stephens. Jill graduated from United Township High School class of 1981. She loved the beach and planned on moving back to Florida some day. She was an excellent cook and baker. Jill loved her family and being around people. Her dog, Dale, and her cats were a big part of her life. She had worked as a bookkeeper. Survivors include her mother, Clara; significant other, Dwayne Smith Sr.; sisters, Debra Banaszek, Rock Island, and Dawn Orr, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; niece, Alissa Banaszek; and aunts, Bridgett and Nancy. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert.

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Monday, December 26, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

East Moline American Legion 829 16th Ave. East Moline, IL 61244