Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jan 6, 1936 - Mar 6, 2012
Dear Leah June, Phillip, Dawn and Beth,
Aileen called and told me of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. May your grief be tempered by many precious memories.
Patricia Oliver (grand-daughter of Lizzie Fields)
March 24, 2012
So sorry to hear of another relative passing. Enjoyed seeing you guys at the reunion .He will be sadly missed.
Anna (Bates) Bell
March 20, 2012 | Kirkland, IL
It was my pleasure and my privilege to have gotten to know Steve through my work at McDonalds in Charleton. He was a regular with a group of his friends in the morning and he and they always brought a little happiness into my day. Steve you will be missed.
Harold Strangeman
March 17, 2012 | Charleston, IL
June, so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I always enjoyed seeing the two of you evrywhere togethter! Such awesome examples of the perfect married couple! Love and Prayers, Darren Talbott
Darren Talbott
March 17, 2012 | Charleston, IL
God be with you in you time of loss.
Charles and Carolyn Snoddy
March 16, 2012 | Charleston, IL
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Diane and George Halsey
March 14, 2012 | Charleston, IL
June and Family,
I have so many fond memories of staying at your house, going camping with your family and growing up with Shelley. Steven was such a kind and gentle person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could be there to celebrate his life with you but will do so on my own here out West! We miss seeing you all!
With Love,
Darcy Amyx Obar and Family
March 14, 2012 | Silver City, NM
Dear June and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We have over 50 years of wonderful memories of you and Steven and your family. It was so special to us when we were able to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversaries together last year with you guys and Sue and Ron. God is so good! Steven had a deep faith in God and lived his life accordingly. We know that he is celebrating in heaven today. May God comfort you and give you the peace that passes all understanding.
Vic and Doris Helton
March 13, 2012 | Naperville, IL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Doris and Danielle Caputo
March 13, 2012 | Ashmore, IL
CHARLESTON, IL – Steven L. Craig, age 76 of Charleston, passed away and entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the funeral chapel with Pastor Curt Weaver and Pastor Tom Skinner officiating. Interment with Military Rites conducted by the Honor Guard of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon. It is requested that memorial gifts in his honor be made to the East Harrison Street Church of God. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Steve was born on January 6, 1936 in Charleston and was a son of Kenneth W. and Theodora (Stevens) Craig. He married Leah June Field on July 30, 1961 in Charleston and for more than fifty years they have shared a marriage grounded in faith and friendship. In addition to June he is survived by three children, Philip T. Craig and wife Dawn of Easton, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth (Beth) Maxwell of Winchester, New Hampshire, Michele (Shelley) Smock and husband Dan of Charleston; ten grandchildren, Alison, Josiah, Gabriel and Tommy Craig, Heather and Lauren Maxwell, Michael, Jonathon, Keith and Tabitha Smock; a great-grandchild on the way; four sisters, Marjorie Grimston of Sheriden, Illinois, Martha Roberts and husband Raymond of Grandview, Illinois, Judy Atchison and husband Bill of Tucson, Arizona, Christine Pantle and husband Charlie of Paris, Illinois; two brothers, James (Jim) Craig and wife Carolyn of Charleston and Tom Craig and wife Debbie of Silver Creek, Indiana; a brother-in-law, Chuck Dollar of Charleston; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Steve was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Dan Maxwell and a sister, Devona Dollar.
For nearly thirty years Steve was employed with USI at Tuscola, Illinois and for seven years with Moore Business Forms in Charleston. He was a United States Army Veteran and bravely and proudly served his country during Desert Storm as he was deployed to Saudia Arabia with the Illinois National Guard Paris Unit #1544 at the age of fifty-five. Steve was a Life Member of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 and a faithful member of East Harrison Street Church of God.
Steve led an active childhood and was involved in programs such as 4-H, band, chorus and youth fellowship groups. Shortly after their marriage Steve designated June as his "social program chairman" and it has been a position in which she has excelled. Wherever June went – Steve was sure to go; you never saw one without the other and you saw them everywhere. Steve and June both had a love for Southern Gospel Music and were great supporters of many local gospel groups. They enjoyed camping and share fond memories of yearly family camping vacations. Steve was a true family man in every sense - he was a devoted husband, a dedicated and loving father, and a grandfather who enjoyed times shared with his grandchildren. Steve was such a likable and respected gentleman whose mild-tempered and low-key and easy-going attitude made it a joy to be in his presence. His wonderful personality blessed him with a multitude of life-long friendships. Steve's family and friends will forever treasure their precious memories of special times shared.Click here to view Steve's memorial video.
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