Renate Margarete Stephens, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away at her home on October 10, 2024, family was by her side. On August 24, 1934, Renate was born in Sellnow, Germany to Kurt and Margarete Schmalz. Renate lived her early years (age 5 -11) during World War II (1939-1945), one of the most destructive wars…
