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Sharon Diane Karsten Stevens, 1940-2024


Sharon Diane Karsten Stevens, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in her bed at home.

A native of Rockford, MI, she was the daughter of the late Murray Wilbur Karsten and Naomi Mildred Zank Karsten. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Basil Stevens, Jr.

Mrs. Stevens was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who lived her life in the service of others. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving are her husband of 22 years, Robert John Rasmussen; daughters: Cynthia Levinson, and Denise Stevens; granddaughter, Rayna Levinson; grandson, Nathan Levinson; and by many extended family members.

A burial service will be held at a later date at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, Arizona, where she will be laid to rest with her parents.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or online at lovetotherescue.org

Anders-Rice Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve Mrs. Stevens’ family.

See the original obituary HERE.

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