Alison M. Stevens passed away January 31, 2024, in Boston, MA at the age of 43 after a courageous and inspirational 8 ½ year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She is survived by husband, Ryan Stevens of St. Louis, MO; daughter, Madison Stevens; son, Logan Stevens; parents, Paul and Maryrose Hagenbach of Decatur, IL; as well as many extended family members, close friends, and colleagues.
Alison was born in Decatur, Illinois and attended Our Lady of Lourdes, Stephen Decatur High School, and Butler University where she earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She subsequently completed two pharmacy residencies in Indianapolis, Indiana and Burlington, Vermont. After settling in St. Louis, Alison’s dedication, professionalism, and leadership led to long lasting impacts and relationships with colleagues and pharmacy students through her work at the University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis (St. Louis College of Pharmacy), Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and St. Lukes Hospital. She also enjoyed working with and meeting new people with her “fun job” at Evereve.
Alison was an amazing wife, mother, puppy mom, daughter, and friend. Her smile, positivity, and hugs will be a lasting memory for so many. Alison loved spending time and traveling with her family and friends as much as possible. Her favorite travel destinations included Napa, Hawaii, Disney World, and wherever a Disney cruise ship was going. Alison was also an avid Butler basketball and Notre Dame football fan and spent most fall Saturday mornings curled up with the dog watching College GameDay.
A visitation will be held at 5-8 pm, Friday, February 9, 2024, at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO. The funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 17 Ann Ave, Valley Park, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations can made in Alison’s memorial to the Cancer Center Fund at Missouri Baptist Medical Center or to the Alison Stevens Memorial Scholarship at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy.
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Cancer Center Fund:
Option 1: Online contributions in memory of Alison Stevens can be made at the link or QR code below. Select Other for the area for the gift, and type “Cancer Center Fund” in the text box.
https://www.missouribaptist.org/Ways-to-Give/Donate-Now
Option 2: Checks can be made to: Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation (please put “Cancer Center Fund – Alison Stevens” in the memo line) and mailed to: 3015 N Ballas Road Saint Louis, MO 63131.
Alison Stevens Memorial Scholarship at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy:
Visit uhsp.edu/givenow and select Alison Stevens from the drop-down menu.
So sorry to learn of the death of your daughter. She was certainly a beautiful girl with a wonderful family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Thank you so much Joe and Carol. ❤️
I am so sorry that Alison lost her battle, but I believe she is with you still as long as you keep her memory alive and in your heart. I have you all in my prayers.
Thank you so much Peggy. Your prayers and support are so appreciated. 🙏❤️
Our deepest condolences from the Power family. We didn’t get to know her for very long but enjoyed chatting with her at the 026 games. We could tell she loved being a mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family and especially the kids as you move forward with only her memory. So many hugs!
My condolences to you and Paul, Maryrose. My prayers are with you.
Thank you so much Linda. Your prayers are a great support 🙏
Thank you so much Linda. We appreciate your prayers so much. It is so supportive to know that you are with us at this time.
Maryrose and Paul,
Please except our sincere condolences on the passing of Alison. What an accomplished young woman. Praying for strength and peace during this difficult time.
Thank you so much Lynn and Les. We so appreciate your prayers and support. 🙏❤️
So sorry 😢 to hear of Alison leaving us so soon She fought a good fight till the end Her beautiful smile and her love ❤️ for people will always be here for all of us May God Bless You All
Allison was a student of mine at Stephen Decatur High School. She was a gentle, intelligent, and model student. I extend my condolences to all her family at this sorrowful time. May her soul rest in peace and may eternal light shine upon her.
Thank you so much Judy. Alison always remembered her days at SDHS fondly and was blessed with many wonderful teachers, like you. ❤️
With deepest condolences to the stevens family. Allison will be miss by all who have cross her path, i will always remember that smile.
Our condolences to Alison’s family and especially Maryrose. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sandy & Mike Lutz
Thank you Sandy. Your prayers and support mean so much❤️
Maryrose and Paul,
My condolences to you and Alison’s family. May her memory be a blessing.
Allison was a classmate from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I have memories of grade school band, birthday parties, and Girl Scouts with her. She was always so sweet and kind.
Please accept my condolences and know you are in the hearts of the class of OLOL ‘94 and SDHS ‘98.
My deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will forever treasure Alison’s radiant smiles, endless strength, creativity, and kindness. Her memory will be held dearly in my heart.
Alison willl be remembered as a beautiful woman who was truly passionate about her family, friends, faith, and the world of pharmacy. She overwhelingly won over the love and support of everyone with whom she worked. I am personally grateful that she came into my life via the College of Pharmacy. Simply put, Alison was a ray of sunshine whose sweet smile and kind demeanor will be missed. Her family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Maryrose. our condolences from our entire family . we have followed her struggles throughout the years and she has always been in our prayers. Doug and Kitty McCarthy
Maryrose and Paul it’s so hard to hear about your loss. I let Erika know about Alison she remembers good times with her. Prayers being said for her children and husband. And also you both. So hard to hear this.
Maryrose and Paul , just read in the HF bulletin of Your Loss of Your Daughter Alison.
May She Rest In Peace in Heaven with God The Father.
God Bless You and All Your Family.
AMEN.
I was incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to have been a student of Dr. Stevens. Not only did she play a crucial role in my success as a pharmacy student, but as a future pharmacist as well. Beloved by so many students for her compassion and empathy. I will forever remember her intense passion for teaching, dedication to the pharmacy practice, and glowing smile.
Allison was my cancer “twin.” Our plastic surgeon arranged for us to meet because we were the same age, looked alike, and we both maintained a positive attitude about our situation as we battled breast cancer. Allison was always so kind and encouraging to me, and she truly had the best smile ever. I am honored to have known her.
Maryrose and Paul,
You and Allison’s family have been in my thoughts and prayers more intently since I heard of her leaving this world for her new life with God. So many had prayed for her healing on this earth and now she is receiving it in heaven. I thank God for Allison and all the ways she shared God’s love. She lived life to the full despite her health challenges. May she experience the fullness of God’s love and peace in her new life with God. And, may you, Maryrose and Paul, be strengthened and comforted by God’s healing love and peace. I cannot imagine how difficult her death must be for you . I will continue to pray for her, for you, her children and husband.