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Call now for immediate attention: 772-999-5547
Age 53, of South Florida, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025.
Preceded in death by grandparents, parents, Elsie & Gary Wesala; step-mother Sherry; sister, Kathi; brother, Michael.
Survived by daughter, Cassandra Tande; son, Spencer Wesala; sister, Kris (Bob) Kaiser; step siblings, Tim (Teri) Stryker; Brian (Jennifer) Stryker, Kim (Marc) Lind;
Stephie was a free spirit, & moved between her home in Minnesota, to make new ones in both Tennessee & finally Florida where she spent her last years near the beach. She was a brilliant woman, an avid reader, known for her sense of humor, love for history, books, & advocating for human rights.
She was generous & kind to all who knew her. She was strong willed, independent & excelled in education receiving numerous scholarships, degrees, certifications & awards. She spent many years working in Human Resources, & was an HR board member volunteer for the Humane Society, a lover of all animals- many within the family as well as fostered. She was an amazing mother, sister, aunt, friend & will be missed by so many more lives that she touched.
A remembrance ceremony will be held in Minnesota, with details to come.
In lieu of flowers- please consider donating to the Global Fund for Women charity, or memorials to her family.
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Robin H.
August 16, 2025, 1:42 pm
Brooke and family – I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. We were co-workers at Goodwill in St. Paul back in… 2014? I didn’t get to work with her for long but we connected right away – I was always very grateful for her quick mind and problem-solving approach. She was funny and smart and kind and she will be missed.
Linda Bartee-Oaks
August 16, 2025, 2:41 pm
Stephanie was very dear to me. Met her playing trivia at a local pizza place. She was a good friend during a very difficult time in my life, and the best trivia partner I could’ve ever wanted. I pray for her family and friends. Peace, love and light to you all.
Amanda
August 16, 2025, 2:52 pm
Stephanie was one of my dearest and oldest friends. My heart is broken. My deepest and sincerest condolences to Cassie, Spencer and Kris! She is so missed now and forever!
Sonja Warmath
August 16, 2025, 6:17 pm
So, so very sorry to hear of Steph’s passing… I knew her from the MidSouth Bookcrossers in Memphis. She was always a ray of sunshine at our book club meetings. She shared her deep love of reading and enjoyed teasing my Mom (MissLou) about her books always having to have a happy ending.
I always loved her smile and those beautiful dimples…
Nancy Moore
August 17, 2025, 4:18 pm
I was so sad to hear of Steph’s passing. We had so much fun in Mid-south Bookcrossers years ago! After I moved away from the area, I kept in touch with some of my Bookcrossing friends, including Steph, on Facebook. My heart goes out to her family.
Ken Cooper
August 21, 2025, 3:02 am
Wow. I did a random google search for “Stephanie Wesala” as I did not have current contact info for her and it had been awhile since I last connected with her. Our 35-year high school reunion is coming up and her name is always one I recall fondly. Incredibly sad to see this news. I went to Turtle Lake Elementary with her. I remember being invited to her birthday party and it being a fun time celebrating at her home. It must have been middle school or so that she moved to a different school, but we stayed in contact. I wish nothing but warm thoughts and positive juju for Stephanie and the Wesala family. She was such a sweet and nice girl. Will be thinking of her this weekend at the reunion. Ken