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Jeannie Steele Obituary

Age 66, of Elgin, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008 at Good Shepard Hospital in Barrington. Born March 24, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of William and Luella Pontious Blanck.

Jeannie was a member of Salvation Army, Elgin. Employed by Joseph Spiess Department Store for 15 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Julie (Rick) Wise of Marengo and Jilli (Rex) Koyle of Idaho; two sons, Gary Steele of Elgin and Greg Steele of Bartlett; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 10 AM at Salvation Army, Elgin. Place of burial, River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. Visitation Thursday, 5-8 PM at Madison Funeral Home, Elgin. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Salvation Army, Elgin.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier News from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2008.

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Stephen Sorensen

July 3, 2008

May God bless you all in your time of sorrow,your all in my prayers.

Kathy Agney

July 2, 2008

Dear Julie & Family ~
We're sorry we are unable to be with you during this time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayer.
If there is anything we can do for you, we are just a phone call away!!
Love, Troy & Kathy

Trudy Wise

July 2, 2008

Julie, Rick and family,
May God watch over you all at this sad time of your lives. Jeannie is now in a very happy place, free of pain and troubles. Always know we are here for you at any time.
Love, Mom and Dad Wise

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