Stephanie A. Jesus, 69, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 6 P/M, on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, with a prayer service at 5:30 P/M.

Stephanie was born on May 4, 1949, in Honokaa, Hawaii, the daughter of Frank and Louise Jesus.  She was a graduate of Clarke College, in Dubuque, and later taught history there.  She later worked at the John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring in 2015.

Her greatest joys in life were her daughter, three grandchildren, great-granddaughter, who called her GG, and her cat, Kahaloha.  Her love was watching her grandson, Brett, grow up playing baseball, cheering him and his team on, being obnoxiously loud with her granddaughters by her side.  She enjoyed her lunch dates with friends, especially her John Deere retiree group.

Stephanie was always up for a great debate to keep her strong will alive.  She enjoyed volunteering at the Heritage Center at the University of Dubuque, the Grand Theater, and the Discovery Shop.

She loved visiting her Ohana family in Hawaii, her sisters, Jacki (Rod) Bothelho, Jennifer (Manuel) Souza, her crazy nephew, Omi, and several nieces and nephews whom she cherished deeply.

Those left to cherish her memory on the mainland include her daughter, Candi (Jim) Johnson; grandchildren, Brittany, Jenna, and Brett Geisler; and her beloved great-granddaughter, Ellie Schmitt - oe I naau o kakou mau.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com