Steven Maguire Obituary

Maguire, Steven Jeffrey VIRDEN, Ill. Steven Jeffrey Maguire, 60, of Virden, died in the arms of loved ones at 2:33 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2012, from a massive heart attack. He was born November 25, 1952 in Malone, N.Y., to Harold Francis and Barbara Luceba Howe Maguire. He married Ginny F. Schmitt on December 30, 1978, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Sarah and Laura Maguire both of Virden; one son, Benjamin Maguire of Virden; two sisters, Judi and Lynn Maguire both of Dale City, Va.; one aunt, one uncle, three nieces, one nephew and several cousins. He joins his parents in Heaven to celebrate Christmas this year. He graduated from Norwich University in Vermont and attended Gateway College of Evangelism in St. Louis. In recent years he worked as a clerk at True Value in Virden. The family will host a memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Clifford Hayes officiating. A service in Malone, N.Y. will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maguire family; Inner City Missions or Central Illinois Food Bank. Share stories, pictures, Facebook and Twitter at: StaabObituary.com

Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 6, 2012.
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Sarah We are sad to hear of your Dads passing and I want you to know all of your horse buddies are thinking of you in your sad time. Love you Bonnie Goss

December 19, 2012

Ginny & family,
Larry and I are so sorry for the loss of Steve. We just were told and were so shocked. Larry has so many wonderful memories of their long talks that they had. May God wrap you in his love through this difficult time. If there is any thing that Larry and I can do please let us know.

Larry & Carla Royer & Girls

December 11, 2012

Ginny and family, we are SO sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts are broken for you. We have kept you in our prayers and will continue to do so. Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Sterling & Tammy Nichols ( Your friends at Silvernicks)

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I am so sorry for your loss. He loved his wife and family so much. I only talked to him at the hardware store. But God and his family were always with him. God bless you and keep you. My thoughts and prayers with be with you and yours. Again sorry

Connie Brown

December 7, 2012

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Mrs. Maguire, Sarah, Ben, and Laura, Your family is in our prayers. We are very sorry about your loss of a great husband and father.
Love,
The Long Family

Katelyn Long

December 7, 2012

My memories of Steve are pretty old but still very firm in my memory. He was one of my closest friends growing up. He was many times a calming factor in my anger and hate of the norm. He was the only one of my friends who could stop my rage. Many never new this and I am truely sorry that I never took the time to tell him "Thank you!" His influence the last time I saw him helped me to become closer to our Lord. I did tell him thank you for that. He will be missed. My prayers are with you Lynn and Judi and with his wife and children. He was a wonderful gift from God to his family and friends.

Bob King

December 7, 2012

Sadden at the news of Steve's passing. He was such a great man and always had a smile and kind word. many time we talked about God and he always had a deep interest in the word of God.

Jim McGee

December 7, 2012

We are very saddened to hear of Brother Steve's passing, but we are gladdened by the memory of having known a great man. May God be with Mrs. Maguire, Sarah, Ben, Laura and the rest of the family in this tough time. Love and Prayers,

Alfred

Alfred & Robin Boudreau

December 7, 2012

To my big brother: I love and miss you! I know your light will continue to shine on us

Judi Maguire

December 6, 2012

I am so, so sorry to hear the news about Steve. It just doesn't seem fair but I imagine that he would tell us something different. I will always cherish the time spent reacquainting during his Mom's wake and funeral. He was always Grandma Burke's special guy so I am sure that they are deep in conversation catching up. My deepest sympathy to his wife, children and sisters. May the memories of a very special man bring comfort to you in this very sad time.

Patty Robinson

December 6, 2012

My love and prayers are with all of brother Steve's family. Please know you are not alone in your grief.

Angela Tatro

December 6, 2012

ginny. sosorry to hear of your loss.will be praying for your familys comfort.

becky boggs

December 6, 2012

You were a light to everyone and I am a better person to have known you.

Anthony Sale

December 6, 2012

We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man, yet we are so HAPPY that he has attained his ETERNAL REWARD. May the peace of God be with you during this time of loss. The Sale Family

Anthony Sale

December 6, 2012

What a wonderfully kind man he was, I worked with Steve for a time at True Value, he was an incredibly calm and peaceful man, always had a smile when I went in the store. I will miss him.

Betty Moake

December 6, 2012

Sorry to hear this about Steve. He was a really nice guy & very helpful at True Value. He will be missed . Prayers are with his family.

Judy/Chuck Foster

December 6, 2012

very sorry for your loss I enjoyed the discussions we could get into at true value, very intelligent and sweet man

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