Services celebrating the life of Rowan Stephens, age 20 months of Albany, will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 27 at the Miller-Carlin-Brenny Funeral Home Chapel in Albany. Friends may gather after 9:30 AM, Saturday at the funeral home.Rowan Stephens was born on January 28, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital to Nicole Stephens and Nick Klinkner. Rowan lived with his mother in Albany. Rowan had a beautiful smile and the brightest blue eyes. He loved playing with his brother and sister, football, num-nums, and his night-night. A hero in life and death, by donation, Rowan has saved the lives of other children.He is survived by his mother, Albany; father, St. Cloud, brother and sister, Kaidance Stephens and Scott Stephens, Albany; his grandparents, Sue Stephens, Pleasant Lake; Rich & Jean Stephens, Naperville, IL; Ron & Linda Klinkner, St. Cloud; great-grandmothers, Rosemary Rea, Farming; Donna Klinkner, Clearwater; Geri Thielman, St. Cloud; uncles, Adam Stephens, St. Joe; John Klinkner, St. Cloud; cousin, Brooke Klinkner and many cousins.Rowan is preceded in death by his brother, Aidan Carlson, great-grandfathers, LeRoy Thielman and Clarence Klinkner; uncles, Francis Stephens and Richard Stephens and great-uncle, Scott Thielman.
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Friends may gather after 9:30 AM, Saturday, October 27at the funeral home in Albany.
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Miller-Carlin-Brenny Funeral Home Chapel in Albany
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So sorry about Rowan’s passing. I love the Klinkner family and all the grandbabies! to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! Rest in Peace little one!
Rowan,,,your time with us has been cut short… but your big smiles,your squishy hugs, and your loving eyes will live in our hearts for ever! You are a special boy and you will be missed by everyone who has the joy of meeting you! Take Care Nicky’s Little Row Row
Dearest Klinkner Family,
We cannot imagine the pain of losing such a precious gift, Rowan. Our hearts are heavy for your family and hope you can feel our prayers since we can’t be there to deliver our hugs. His smile is a tribute to his joyous personality. Peace to all of you as this difficult time passes. We love you,