Sharon Stein, 70, of Des Moines, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at her home.
Funeral services were held Oct. 8 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, with burial at Jewish Glendale Cemetery, both in Des Moines.
Sharon was born March 6, 1943, in Chicago to Philip and Ruth (Mastroff) Lichtenberg. She worked as a medical lab technician and phlebotomist in a career that spanned more than 40 years. She enjoyed traveling, especially going on trips with “her girls.”
Survivors include her husband (and best friend) of more than 47 years, Larry; children, Allen (Daphna) Stein of Everett, Wash., and David Stein of Des Moines; father, Philip (Blossom Block) Lichtenberg; brother, Jack (Mary) Lichtenberg; nephew, Louis (Rusty) Lichtenberg; nieces, Laura McGaliard and Trisha Lichtenberg, all of Kansas City.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 924 Polk Blvd., Des Moines, IA 50312. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.