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Joseph Steele
70, Indianapolis, passed away August 17, 2011. He was formerly a member of Sanders Temple COGIC and presently a member of Light of the World Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Willette Brown Steele; children, Trelawnia, Eric (Lisa) and Roderick Steele; six grandchildren; brothers, Moses, David, Raymond and James Steele; sister, Christal Faust. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2011 at Light of the World Christian Church, 4646 N. Michigan Road, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Stuart Mortuary . http://www.stuartmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Steele
Marion K. Kelly
August 19, 2024
13 years, or 33 years, the hole missing in our heart is still as significant as if it were last week. My dear Willette, Traulania, Eric, and Rod. Your dad, my dawg! Joe Steele always put the thoughts of others ahead of his. There are no perfect people, but if I could use Joe as my role model, it is still a stretch for me. Love to each of you.
Catherine Jones
September 4, 2011
To Willette and the family of Mr. Joe Steele. My deepest condolences in the loss of a wonderful man. He was in my wedding and from that day forward he always had a kind word and a friendly smile. Willette you were blessed to have him as your spouse and he will be greatly missed by all. Love and blessings to you and your family. Catherine Jones and family
Annie Robinson
August 30, 2011
To Willette and Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. May God keep you and family in his care and continue to bless you. Thinking of you in your hour of sorrow and extending heartfelt sympathy. From the Robinson Family in Eustis, Florida and the Kirkland Family in Umatilla, Florida. Also from Annie Robinson in Indianapolis.
Pamela Hale
August 28, 2011
To the Steele Family.You have been in my prayers for months. I will continue to pray for your comfort as God holds you close. I have seen your Faith during during our years at Light of the World so I know it is Everlasting
Be Blessed
Pam and Traci Hale
August 28, 2011
Mrs.Steele and Eric. It was a pleasure to take care of you all when you were here at St. Vincent Hospital.. My mother "Sandy" would have been so proud of me to take care Mr.Steele.. That was favor. I felt so bleesed to do that. All the nurses that took care of him sends there love..My family loves you all and we know he is in heaven.. More angles for us.. God Bless you all.. Peace and Love.... Lunderman, Rice,Clark..Family..
Annette Hadley Smith
August 27, 2011
My heartfelt condolences as the family walks through the valley. Prayers continue to be with you all.
John Buckner
August 27, 2011
To the Steele family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. God be with you.
Buckner Family
John, Donna Jo, Paige and Mikaela
Atlanta Georgia
Ren Norman
August 27, 2011
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Mr. Steele was an outstanding husband, father and role model. To the Steele family, you have my deepest condolences but be rest assured that to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. See you on the other side Mr. Steele and most importantly
Thanks for Everything
Renny
Matthew Mosley
August 27, 2011
Mrs. Steele and family, I am praying for you and your family during this time of bereavement. "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (I Thessalonians 5:18). Our Master knows the perfect timing for everything. I pray that peace that surpasses all understanding comes to you. God bless.
Laurel Hord Hill
August 27, 2011
Willette -
Know that you and your family are in my prayers. Words are simply inadequate right now to express what Joe meant to me and my entire family. He held such a special place in the hearts of so many. I'll miss seeing his smiling face.
August 26, 2011
What a man of God! A brother to all, young and old. You will be missed! I feel so blessed to have known you! Bless Your Family Today and Always! Monica Crain
LaTayne Bruce
August 26, 2011
Mrs.Steele and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great Godly man and will be missed. My prayers are with you at this time.
Reba Taylor-Hill
August 26, 2011
Mrs. Steele,
My prayer for you is that God will grant you peace in this time of sorrow. He can and he will. Lean on Him.
Reba Taylor-Hill, Indianapolis
Tracy McClaren
August 26, 2011
Tracy McClaren
August 26, 2011
Mrs. Steel: I am praying for you and your family to get through this time with peace that comes from the knowledge that God loves you and will take care of you. Mr. Steele was a very good man. He was truly a role model for black men. Many blessing and love - Tracy McClaren
Lee Ivey Jr
August 26, 2011
Wow!! I'm really floored by what I have just read. My Brother has gone on to Glory. He was more than a friend, he was a mentor, close brother to discuss inner thoughts, and a great friend to laugh with. He had an interesting laugh. He lead a song while in the choir, "He is the Center of my Life". I'll always remember his voice and his commitment to loving life and family. I will trully miss Brother Joe!
Re'Nita O'Bannon
August 26, 2011
Dear Steele Family, your loss is our loss, but truly heaven's gain. Joe will be greatly missed but our lives were enriched by his presence and his example of Godly living.
Andrew and Margaret Cobb
August 26, 2011
Mrs. Steele: The Cobb family is praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow. Words really cannot express the sadness in our hearts, even from the first time we heard of Joe's illness and we have been praying for him and you the entire time. And we will continue to pray - may God be with all of you.
Channing Benjamin
August 26, 2011
Dear Steele Family,
We are with you in spirit at this time of sorrow. We know that Joe was a wonderful husband and father. He is in a better place now. He was special to me and my family as are you all. Praying that the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you during this time.
God Bless,
Channing Benjamin and Family
Donna Campbell
August 26, 2011
Willette, I am praying for you and your family. Joe was a good christian man who always had a warm smile and a welcome hello. We were all blessed to have known him and he will be missed around LWCC. Blessings. Rev. Donna M. Campbell
Terri Owens
August 26, 2011
To Willette, Trelawnia and Rod: Walter, Mitchell and I send our love and prayers to your family. Joe was such a good friend and mentor to us. Willette, you and Joe were great parents, and I remember having Trelawnia in the Tribe of Benjamin back in the day. We'll never forget how Joe, Trunell and a few of the guys from the choir came to help us move to Indianapolis in 1988 when Walter became Minister of Music at LWCC! Joe was a wonderful friend, and he showed us all what a godly husband and father looks like. We will miss him dearly, and we will keep you all in our prayers. We will see Joe again, and join him in that heavenly choir. Love to you all - Terri, Walter, and Mitchell Owens
Marion & Fran Kelly
August 25, 2011
Joe, you have always been my BUDDY from the very first day that we met you, Willette, and the children. (I still hear your voice gently nudging me to do the right thing) Fran and I speak of you and Willette so often that it will be an adjustment to speak of you in the past tense. However, you will always live in my heart as one of my very best friends for the rest of my life. There is a healing for your soul! Much Love my brother and to the entire Steele Family
August 25, 2011
I am deeply sadden to hear that my friend Joe Steele had passed. He was a great role model and a pleasure to know. We had some good discussions-- I will miss you Joe. My condolences to the family in their time of sorrow.--May God be with all of you. Jerome Brewster (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Joyce Robinson
August 25, 2011
To Willette & Rod,
Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal.... May Jesus Be With You All.... Joyce, Jermaine,& Jerome Robinson
August 25, 2011
Dear Trelawnia,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time
Nichols Family
Kevin,Kathy,Kaelin,Kristen
Levorn Mackins
August 24, 2011
Words cannot express the sense of loss in "Uncle Joe's" passing. He has been a wonderful connection in my life to some of my best lifelong friends and always an inspiration, radiating Christ's love. I will miss him greatly. But the comfort is in knowing he is now in the arms of Jesus and we'll see him again in heaven. With love & sympathy
Amber Smith
August 24, 2011
I am thankful for the opportunity to have met Mr. Steele and his lovely family. Deepest condolences.
Esther Harrington
August 24, 2011
Mr. Joe,
I will miss you. Thank you for assisting me in making one of my dreams come true in being a home owner. You were there with me every step of the way. I will miss your humor and the love that you showed for family and friends and the fun that our group had on the cruises. Don't worry about Ms. Willette, she will be loved from here to the moon. May you have rest in the wings of God's angels, but know that you will be missed.
Stuart Mortuary
August 24, 2011
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