Marie E. Stelpflug, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 15, 1926, in Dubuque, IA, at Mercy Hospital, the daughter of John and Edith (Ferguson) Bornhauser. Marie attended Sacred Heart School, Immaculate Conception Academy, and Mercy School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids, IA. On September 12, 1953, she was united in marriage to Harold Stelpflug at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, IA. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Little Grant Township until 2000 when they moved to Lancaster. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2012. Marie was employed as a Registered Nurse with Xavier Hospital and Lancaster Care Center, retiring in 1976. She enjoyed reading, praying the rosary, and spending time with her family, especially big family holiday gatherings.