Ursula Elisabeth Gerspach Steil

Ursula Elisabeth Steil, age 77, of Woodland Hills California, peacefully departed on Wednesday (November 16,2016) at home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was the beloved wife of John Steil of Woodland Hills, California.

Ursula was born, July 19, 1939 to Karl and Martha Gerspach in Stuttgart, Germany. Along with her older brother Karl and younger sister Sigrid, they survived during the war with love from family and friends. These memories kept her humble and grateful throughout her life. At the young age of 18, she moved to Chicago where she met the love of her life, John Allen Steil, Sr. They were married June 22, 1963 in Oak Park, Illinois. 1964 they moved to California were they raised three children. Ursula loved to paint, sew, garden and spend time with family and friends. She was active in her church and her children's lives. Ursula had an unwavering love of her lord and lived her life accordingly. She had amazing friends and loved her luncheons with "the ladies". John and Ursula traveled extensively and they have the spoon collection to prove it. She was quite a funny lady and had a contagious laugh and smile.

Her beautiful life will be forever cherished in the lives of her family. Her husband, John Allen Steil, Sr, their children Karen Simcik (Spencer), John Steil, Jr (Kimberly) Nancy Scheppers (Jeffrey). Four grandchildren Jason, Parker, Mason and Casey, great grandson Ash. Siblings: Karl, Brigitte, Sigrid, Peggy, Roger, Bill, and Marcia. Nieces and nephews: Michael, Silvia, Peter, Ralf, Scott, Kelly, Lisa and Heather.

Following the church service, you are welcome to join the Steil family for the burial at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village. For those that do not wish to attend the burial, you may proceed directly to reception at the Steil family home in Woodland Hills, where lunch will be served. Approach the mortuary staff for printed directions if needed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Ursula's honor, to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org

Following the church service, you are welcome to join the Steil family for the burial at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village. For those that do not wish to attend the burial, you may proceed directly to reception at the Steil family home in Woodland Hills, where lunch will be served. Approach the mortuary staff for printed directions if needed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Ursula's honor, to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org