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MARLANA STEFANCIN, 52, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2003. She was born in Birmingham, AL on February 26, 1951. Marlana is survived by her husband, Ted Stefancin; son, Chad Brandon Suleimanji and fiancé Andrea Tellez; parents, Horace and Frances Wilder; brothers, Bob, Wade, and Chris Wilder; sister-in-law, Jeanine Wilder; and her best friend Ryan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; her two buddies, Traveler and Emma; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, November 30, 2003 at Brookside Funeral Home- Cypress Creek where a Vigil will be held at 7:00 PM that evening. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Monday, December 1, 2003 at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church, 11507 Huffmeister Rd., Houston, TX 77065. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to: Always and Forever Memorial and Honor Program, American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton,OH 44720.
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Karen Siddall (Bates)
Marlana was one of my closest friends. She eas very shy & reserved. Her parents had money & yet there was no affection ever shown. She attended SWT after graduation. Marlana fell prey to addiction while at college. Gladly she overcame this disease & remained sober until she passed away. I loved her so much. We stayed in contact until her death. Her beautiful son, Chad, was the light of her life. Marlana worked for Borden from her 20's til her death. She &I kept in touch, had lunch for all the years since high school. Marlana was the most devoted, loving mother & wife. Marlana was by my side during a very difficult period. I saw her 3 months before she passed. She was happy & healthy. After returning from Thanksgiving with our kids her husband, Ted, called to say our dear one was gone. How grateful I am to have been a part of her life. She was at peace, had no regrets. Friends like Marlana come once in a lifetime...what a precious gift she was in my life.