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Charles Steele Obituary
Born: August 22, 1941; in Morris, IL
Died: May 18, 2019; in Sycamore, IL
Charles Henry Steele, age 77 of Yorkville, IL passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Kindred Care in Sycamore, IL. He was born on August 22, 1941 in Morris, IL the son of Donald and Mary (Harney) Steele.
Charles was united in marriage on October 14, 1961 to Judith A. Wollenweber and they spent the next 57 happy years together until her passing on August 7, 2017. He was a member of Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, IL. Mr. Steele was a United States Army Veteran having served in the rank of Sargent during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Yorkville America Legion Post #489. Chuck was employed, until his retirement, as a Truck Driver for Euclid Beverage in North Aurora, IL. Mr. Steele was a talented mechanic who also enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching midget car racing. After retirement, he enjoyed having his own lawn mowing business. Chuck was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Chuck is survived by his daughter, Teresa ?Teri? Steele of Yorkville, IL; his sisters, Donna Grieff and Rebecca Black, both of Morris, IL; also several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judy Steele; his son, Todd Allen Steele on December 29, 1997; his brother, Richard Steele; also his brothers-in-law, Russell Grieff and Jack Black.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Rt. 47, Yorkville, IL with Pastor Matt Conrad, officiating. Interment will take place at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in the Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Yorkville, IL.
Friends may visit from 9:00 AM until the Hour of Service on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Church in Yorkville, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.
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Jennifer Winslow
August 26, 2024
Paul Rogowski
June 15, 2019
My name is Paul Rogowski and moved to 14 park north in 1994 until I moved in 2010 but had home rented and saw Chuck and Judy in summer of 2017 before I sold the home.
I will never forget the first meeting with Chuck as there was a good snow event and someone was on a tractor plowing my old gravel driveway in my first winter at the home. I went out and thanked him and even offered him a drink. But he graciously refused. He also plowed me out of so many storms so unselfishly. He helped me with so many things he was like a dad to me. His work on the road all the time to keep it maintained and just being so kind all the time. He was a very positive happy person and had a heart of gold. He stood steadfast even though the tragedies of his son and eventual wife. I was shocked at his age and he was so much younger as a person. I am so to learn of his passing while being out of town and not able to make his services. He is in heaven and I look forward to seeing him again someday. My email address is [email protected] or cell is 678 689 5864 if there is anything I can do to help or just console and talk about my memories of him. God bless and will pray to lessen the sufferings of those behind but relish in what a great gift we had in Chuck with the heart of Steeele!
Paul
Linda Bunce
June 1, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember his humor and his helpfullness to me when we were working together at EB. He was definitely one of a kind.
May 20, 2019
Kind thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time of grief. May your fond memories bring you comfort. God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 will give you strength.
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