Obituary of Norene Steinman

<h1>Norene Steinman</h1> (nee Block) April 12, 1922 – September 4, 2010. “A Mother holds her children’s hands for a while … their hearts forever.” Passed away peacefully in her 88th year at home surrounded by her loving family, predeceased by Roy Steinman. Norene will be sadly missed by her family, sisters, and many friends. Norene leaves her four children, Nancy (Peter) Barrington, Carol (Bill) Steinman, Dan (Barbara) Steinman, and Sally (Don) Metzger; six grandchildren - Ahren, Andrea, Patrick, Natalie, Emma and Jacob, and her two great grandchildren, Alex and Paige. She will also be fondly remembered by her three surviving “Block” sisters - Mary Belle Poll, Betty Aberhardt, and Sharon Wideman - and by her dear friends at the Queen-Margaret Apartment Buildings. Norene was an active member of the Queen-Margaret Tenants Association and Bridge Club, a former Dairy Queen manager, and founder of the Pioneer Ice Cream Shoppe at Sportsworld. At Norene’s request, she will rest in peace at the Williamsburg Scattering Garden, close to her birthplace in Shingletown, Wilmot Township. Please join us in celebrating Norene’s life at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Visitation with family begins at 3 p.m., followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family or memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the March of Dimes, the Burlington Christian Fellowship, MCC Relief and Development, St. John’s Lutheran Church, or the charity of your choice can be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Special thanks to Dr. Catherine Sandor, the wonderful staff at Waterloo Wellington CCAC, and the Palliative Care Team for their thoughtful care. “A Mother’s gift of love lasts forever in our hearts.”