Barbara Marie Steffens, 78, of Cape Coral, passed away July 4, 2021 at Hope Hospice House, in Cape Coral Florida. Daughter of the late Stanley Joseph Starzec and Anne Elizabeth Jelinek. Survived by brother Raymond R. (Mary Jane) Starzec of Chicago Il.  Aunt to Christopher (Jennifer) Starzec, Kimberly (Wayne) Fellows, Scott (Anthony Gibbs) Starzec. Great Aunt to Dylan& Shauna Starzec and Eric & Breanne Fellows.  Barbara worked for many years as a 911 dispatcher in Glenview & Skokie Il before retiring. Interment will be private in Chicago Il. Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, Fort Myers, assisted with arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to:

Hope Hospice (attention donations) 9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers Florida 33908 or to Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary 10060 Mallory Pkwy E, Unit D Saint James City Florida 33956