Lemont, Illinois
1917 - 2016
nee Friebus, age 98, born November 15, 1917, in Highwood, IL, at rest March 1,2016. Living in Lemont since 1938.
Preceeded in death by her husband Philip A. Steck; a grandson Thomas Steck Jr.; and 2 sisters Marie Johnson and Pauline Morema.
Survived by sons Philip M. (Margaret) Steck and Thomas J. (Deborah) Steck; her brothers Richard (Mary Lou) Friebus and Carl (Charlene) Friebus; her grandchildren Suellen (Mark) Sredin, Cindy (Mike) Jabaay, Gayle (Kevin) Kraker, Michaelene Berta, Cory (Lisa) Steck, Jeremy (Lori) Steck, James Burger and Cory Burger; 23 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy loved being around her grandchildren and great grandchildren, often entertaining them by teaching them card games and serving root beer floats . A dedicated card player she had many friends who she joined several times weekly for a pinochle game.
She was an avid reader and worked her Sudoku puzzles daily.
She was formerly an active member of the China painting Guild of Illinois. Her numerous painted china pieces are on display in many homes of her family and friends.
Funeral services Monday, March 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Interment SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 - 7 p.m.
I have so many fond childhood memories with Mrs. Steck. She was one of my grandmother's dearest friends. I can still hear the roars of laughter coming from my kitchen with all the ladies gathered around the table playing cards. May there be a great game of pinochle in heaven tonight. Bless her family. Love, Theresa Slaboszewski's granddaughter
Becky Peters
March 06, 2016 | Aurora, IL
May she Rest in Peace!
Greg and Michele Sniegoski
March 02, 2016 | Maricopa, AZ
