Steffa Mirel

Steffa Mirel of Chicago, Illinois died on May 1, 2026.

She was born on April 20, 1942 in Brooklyn, N.Y. She spent most of her life in the Chicago area working as a psychiatric social worker.  Steffa graduated from Clark University and earned her Master’s degree from The University of Michigan School of Social Work. Her focus was working with children with mental health disorders.

Steffa is survived by her brother Dr. Richard Mirel and his wife Judy of Wayland and her nieces Jordana Mirel Traiger (Matthew) and Lauren Movshovich (Phil) and their children Jane and Gregory.

Graveside services on Thursday, May 7, at 11:00 am at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph.

Shiva at the home of Richard and Judy Mirel, Thursday 1-5 and 7-9, Friday and Sunday 1-5.

Donations can be sent to Project Bread or the charity of your choice.