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Charlene Steckhahn Obituary
Passed away peacefully at age 86 on February 4, 2015. She was a buyer for the Marine Corp in Washington, D.C. for 20 years and was a buyer for the city of Scottsdale. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Thomas Steckhahn; son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Barbara Simons; three sisters, Dolly Lamie of Chebance, IL, Eva Hare of Earl Park, IN; and Frances Thaden of Phoenix, AZ; one sister-in-law, Jean Gillespie of Clifton, IL; and a good friend for many years, Rita Kidwell of Dewey, AZ. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 5-8 pm at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Maria Goretti on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 11 am. Burial to follow at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden Rd.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlene Steckhahn
Mike Lamie
February 14, 2015
Kathy and I are so sorry for your loss
Bill & Lynn Jacobi
February 9, 2015
Tom,sorry to hear of the loss of Charlene. May your memories sustain you at this sad time. We extend our sincere sympathies.
Bill & Lynn
Candace Clark
February 9, 2015
Tom, all my sympathy to you and Charlene ' s family. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. She was a lovely and kind lady.
Vic and Debbie Zakrajsek
February 9, 2015
Tommy, so sorry for your loss of Charlene.
Vic and Debbie Zakrajsek
Marianne Feltes
February 8, 2015
Tom we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlene. Our sincere sympathy all our love and prays. Mike & Marianne
Michelle Feltes
February 8, 2015
Uncle Tom, Very sad to hear about your loss. Our condolences and thoughts are with you. Love, Michelle, Kaylynne, and Karianne.
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