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Steven Dempsey Obituary
Born: May 8, 1954; Amboy
Died: April 30, 2020; Amboy
AMBOY – Steve J Dempsey, age 65, of Amboy, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home.
He was born May 8, 1954 in Amboy, the son of William and Regina (Finn) Dempsey. Steve was a lifelong farmer and a proud member of Labor's Local 727. He was a member of St Mary Catholic Church in Walton and the Lee County Farm Bureau.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Regina; and a brother, Mitchell Dempsey.
Steve is survived by his only son, Sean Dempsey, of Marana, AZ; his father, William of Dixon; two sisters, Lisa Magnafici of Dixon and Tosca (Rocky) Schultz of Amboy; nieces and nephews, Paul (Sara) Magnafici, Jaime (Bryan) Monk, Tess Magnafici, Hayli (Justin Shippert) Schultz, Whitney Schultz and Nick Schultz.
Steve was a student of history, who was especially passionate and knowledgeable about WWII and the American Mafia. He was a dedicated, supportive father, a good friend, a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan, and a master of the Irish goodbye.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Mary Catholic Church in Walton. Burial will follow in St Patrick Cemetery in Amboy.
Arrangements by the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.
Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com
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Ed McLaughlin
May 5, 2020
Sorry to hear of the passing of one more of Marion Twp. colorful characters.
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