Dignity Memorial header logo mobileDignity Memorial logo 130x40 SVG
Call
MenuClose
OBITUARY

Norma A. Sterbens

December 10, 1926 – February 4, 2019
Obituary of Norma A. Sterbens
IN THE CARE OF

Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

Norma Ann Sterbens, 92, of Las Vegas, Nevada for 31 years, formally from Council Bluffs, where she raised her six children, passed away peacefully in her home on February 4, 2019.

She was born December 10, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska to loving parents Frances and Roy Nelson. She married her partner for life William (Bill) Sterbens in 1948. The Pope would bless their marriage in 1998. Norma and Bill traveled the world and while in Las Vegas loved the shows on the Strip, played nickel slots for hours while Bill enjoyed Blackjack. They were married for 55 years before his passing October 26, 2002.

Norma was a mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, aunt, great-aunt and a friend. She made everyone in her family feel loved and special. She was extremely well read and had amazing knowledge of world events. The best hot chocolate chip cookies were always served upon arrival at her home. She enjoyed ice skating, watching sports and theatre in her active years. She was fond of the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with their changing scenery of the seasons.

Norma was a rock to so many and set an example of grace, love and forgiveness. She taught us to have faith, be kind to others and love unconditionally. She will be deeply missed by all that were blessed to have known her.

She was preceded in death by her younger sister Joan Herdzina.

She is survived by five of her six children. Our beloved brother Lee Sterbens passed and is survived by his wife Allison and son Zach; her surviving children, Nancy Sterbens (Michael) and children Denise and Debbie; Mark Sterbens Sr. (Terri) and children Mark Jr. and Christie; Ann Sterbens and children Christopher and Carrie; Matt Sterbens (Joelle) and children Ben and Brooke; Colleen Bade (Roy) and children Trevor, Amanda, Chris and Shannon; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren to carry on her amazing legacy.

The Visitation will be at Palm Mortuary, February 8, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:00pm, at 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Funeral services and Mass will be at Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer, February 9, 2019 at 10:00am, 55 East Reno Ave, Las Vegas, NV,

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association.

Show your support

add-a-memory icon

Add a Memory

Send a note, share a story or upload a photo.
share-obituary icon

Share Obituary

Let others know about your loved one's death.
get-updates icon

Get Reminders

Sign up for service and obituary updates.

FAMILY

Roy NelsonFather (deceased)

Frances NelsonMother (deceased)

William SterbensHusband (deceased)

Nancy SterbensDaughter

Mark Sterbens Sr.Son

Ann SterbensDaughter

Lee SterbensSon (deceased)

Matthew SterbensSon

Colleen BadeDaughter

Joan HerdzinaSister (deceased)

Denise Kjeldgaard, Debra Miller Cotton, Mark Sterbens Jr., Christine Sterbens, Christopher NowatzkeGrandchildren

Carrie Nowatzke, Zachary Sterbens, Brooke Sterbens, Benjamin Sterbens, Trevor BakerGrandchildren

Amanda Baker, Chris Bade and Shannon BadeGrandchildren

Jessica Kjeldgaard, Taylor Storey, Gabe Kjeldgaard, Michael Miller, Lexi ScribnerGreat-Grandchildren

Tristan Cotton, Mayson Van Gorp, and Zander NowatzkeGreat-Grandchildren

Xavier Lightfoot Miller and Xander Lightfoot MillerGreat-Great-Grandchildren

PALLBEARERS

Mark Sterbens Jr.Pallbearer

Douglas KjeldgaadPallbearer

Christopher NowatzkePallbearer

Zachary SterbensPallbearer

Benjamin SterbensPallbearer

Trevor BakerPallbearer

Services

No services are scheduled at this time. Receive a notification when services are updated.
GET REMINDERS