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Helene Steele Obituary

STEELE Helene D. Steele, age 86, passed away peacefully April 17, 2008, at the Lutheran Village Courtyard Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio. Helene was a past worthy matron and a 50 year member of the OES Neal Temple Chapter #522 district 18 and member of the Beacon Chapter OES #593; long time member of the Central United Methodist Church. Helene was also an avid seamstress and loved to dance. She received a business degree during the depression which helped her obtain a position with WPAFB as a secretary for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 55 years, Harry Steele. Helene is survived by her daughters, Kathie (Walter) Pierce of Columbus and Patty (Doug) Steele-Scott of Dayton; grandchildren, Douglas (Irene) Pierce of DE., Sarah Pierce, and Bella (Corey) Rehberg, all of NY., Michael Pierce of CA.; three great-grandchildren; brother, Roland Martin of Medina, OH.; nieces and nephew. Family to receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the JACKSON LYTLE WILLLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 2425 N. Limestone St., Springfield, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2008. Rev. Dr. Julie Crimean officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rose Hill Burial Park. OES Neal Temple Chapter #522 prayer service 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 19, 2008.

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Steve Brown

April 19, 2008

Dear Patty and family,

I was so very sorry to hear of your Mother's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God's peace fill your heart.

With my deepest sympathies,

Sincerely,

Steve Brown

Lois Jean Rhodes

April 19, 2008

It was a pleasure working with Harry and Helene in Eastern Star. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. John and Lois Rhodes, Winter Haven, Florida.

Julie & Cornell DeWeese

April 19, 2008

We knew and loved Helene in Eastern Star in Springfield. Her kindness and loving disposition were welcomed by everyone.

Roberta Erwin

April 19, 2008

It was my priviledge to know Helene and Harry. They were very faithful members of our Order of Eastern Star. You have my deepest sympathy.

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