Stephanie was born on August 28, 1982, to Joan Gilmour and Paul Mullen in Chicago, IL. After graduating from Regina Dominican High School in 2000, she went on to study Psychology at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. It was there that she discovered her calling for working with young children when she took a job in the college’s day care center. She would later earn her Masters degree in early childhood development while working a full-time job.
Following graduation, she worked as a teacher in early childhood education for over 16 years. Stephanie was passionate about teaching and loved each child she cared for individually.
While Stephanie never married, she lived a vibrant life with more friends than can be counted. Her cousins meant more to her than words can describe.
Stephanie was predeceased by her father Paul Mullen in 2014. She is survived by her mother, Joan Gilmour, and her sister, Megan Mullen.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lincoln Park Conservancy Campaign for North Pond, where Stephanie knew the name of every bird, turtle, goose, and duck that hangs out there.
Inurnment will be Monday May 24, 2021 11:30 a.m. at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry, Iowa. There will be a local Celebration of Life at a later date.
A memorial for Stephanie will take place on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 708 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657. Visitation among family and friends will take place at 10:00 am and will be followed by Mass at 11:00. Masks are REQUIRED. Parking will be available in the east parking lot next to the library. A luncheon will follow. Due to ongoing covid restrictions and a buffet style luncheon, the family would appreciate hearing from those who plan to attend lunch.
Arrangements by Woodlawn Funeral Home (708)-442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com
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