Mrs. Claudia Ann Steinacker

Mrs. Claudia Ann Steinacker, age 58, of New Hudson, Michigan, and formerly of Pasco County, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with her devoted husband by her side at a local hospital.

Mrs. Steinacker was born in Elk Grove, Illinois, on August 23, 1967, to the late Joseph Alex Depa and Dolores Yzaguirre Depa. 

Mrs. Steinacker was known for the heart she had for children, which led her to know from an early age that education would be her future. She was an accomplished, ambitious person and it drove her on to earning her PHD in Education. She worked at Pasco County Schools in Florida for over 30 years not only holding the title of teacher, but then Assistant Principal and ended her career as Head Principal. Although she wasn't able to birth a child of her own, she more than made up for it by the countless number of children she "Mothered" throughout her personal and professional life. Claudia was everything a good Mother should be. She led by example, wanted those around her to be the very best they could be, and loved nothing more than to see people succeed. She had a huge capacity to love unconditionally, without judgement, and didn't believe in holding grudges. She was quick to give forgiveness, mercy, and grace and she lit up every room she walked into. She held a positive demeanor, pulled from her Catholic faith, and was always looking for the good in people and things. If you spent any time around Claudia, you'd be sure to to walk away with a bit of her wisdom, a lot of her nurturing, and smile on your face. She was for sure a giver and her family says that "Her heart was way to big for her body!" Her hobbies included reading (she believed the only bad book was one not read), learning (her ambition was to one day be a professor of teaching), and baking (which she excelled in). Her famous cheesecake recipe that had been passed down from her mother was a mouthwatering enjoyment for her family gatherings and cold days had her phenomenal hot cocoa in her family's hands. It's all of these things and more that will be dearly missed by every single person who was so very fortunate to know her and be loved by her. Her memory will be cherished forever in the many hearts that she touched, the lives she so carefully guided, and the family and friends she leaves behind.

Survivors include her devoted husband, David Steinacker; daughter that she loved dearly, Ashley (Derek) Willis; two grandchildren who she adored, Wyatt and Winry Willis; her mother who she admired and emulated her strength, Dolores Depa; one brother, Eric (Amy) Depa; one sister, Lisa (Shonda) Depa- Hollingsworth; two brother in laws, Mark (Barb) Steinacker and Tim (Amy) Steinacker; five nephews, Grant Steinacker, Brent (Savannah) Steinacker, Seth (Brooke) Steinacker, Alex Steinacker, Eric Steinacker; her two best friends, Shannon Jackson and Kathy Kaburis; extended family and friends also survive.

In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Steinacker was cremated and no formal services are planned at this time. 

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Claudia Ann Steinacker.