Stedman, Irene J. (Nee Thorson) of Sussex, March 10, 2010, Age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul Samanske and the late Kenneth Stedman. Loving mother of Ronald (Ginny) Samanske, Rosemary (Late Bill) Biswell, Donna (Harry) Demlang, Bonnie (Dennis) Ruffing, Joanie Wendler and Cheryl (Dan) Plese. Further survived by 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday March 13 at 11:30 AM at ST. JAMES HISTORIC CHAPEL W220 N6588 TownLine Rd. Menomonee Falls. Burial Church Cemetery. Visitation Sat. 9:00 AM until time of the Mass AT THE HISTORIC CHAPEL. Memorials to the church appreciated. Irene was a true entrepreneur- founding Irene's Frosty Shop, Hobby Acres Ceramics, Good Hope Manor and a partnership in the Roadside Inn. She made all of her children's wedding cakes and many, many others. All that knew her will dearly miss her.