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Douglas Steele Obituary
Douglas S. Steele, 54, of Freeport, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital from esophageal cancer. Born March 24, 1962, in Freeport; he was the son of Richard and Suzanne (Schwerke) Steele. He married Stephanie Kirk on November 5, 2011. Douglas attended the University of Wisconsin and earned his Associates degree at Highland Community College, Freeport. He worked in Madison, WI as a Marketing Rep at American Automobile Association. He then went to work in Freeport as manager of the Lindo Theatre.Then as a tire builder at Kelly Springfield and as an insurance underwriter for MetLife and QBE Insurance. Doug loved life. He cherished his family. He loved to travel, attend Jimmy Buffet and Trans Siberian Orchestra concerts, skydiving, fishing, going to Renaissance Faires, the Wisconsin Dells and spending time with friends. His favorite place was Key West, Florida. He loved the Florida warmth, sunshine and the beach. He was a big Disney nut. Surviving are his wife, Stephanie; his mother, Suzanne, both of Freeport; his son, Christopher (Chelsea Boddie) Steele; step-daughters, Rebecca Kirk of Freeport and Jennifer (Melissa Hammer) Carpenter of Rockford; his sister, Kelly Steele of Freeport; his brothers, Mark (Deana) Steele and Brian (Tammy) Steele, both of Freeport; his grandchildren, Caydence Steele and Madison Kirk; nieces Candace (Matty) Simpson of Wildomar, CA, Samantha Steele, Tawny Steele and Savanna Steele, all of Freeport; nephews, Cory Steele and Colton Steele of Freeport; grandnephews, Max and Grayson Simpson of Wildomar, CA; father-in-law Joseph (Grace) Schatz of Winnebago, IL; brothers-in-law, Sidney Schatz of Oakland Park, FL, Lindford Schatz and Lynn Tassin of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a celebration of life from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016, at This is it Eatery in Freeport. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Please leave a message in Douglas' guestbook at www.walkermortuary.com
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May 2, 2019
Cant believe Doug is gone, its always hard to hear about the good ones. We went to school together, I had the biggest crush on him but was too shy to say anything. I used to put anonymous secret admirer letters in his locker.... I never told him for fear of rejection but a friend did and he let me down very nicely..... used to give him a hard time when I saw him sometimes when he was working at the movie theater. Cancer is cruel and nondiscriminating. So sad to see all those I went to school with are gone. Miss you Doug, will see you again some day on the other side......
Brenda Schmelzer-Boland
May 15, 2016
Went to school with Doug, he was one of the good ones. So sorry to hear of his passing. Heaven must have needed another angel. RIP in friend.
Judy Brady
May 8, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy to all the Steele family in your great loss.
JoAnn Thomas
May 8, 2016
Sue, i am so sad to hear of your son's death. May your memories of your lives together give you peace. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jan Rutter
May 8, 2016
Sue, and Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are empty, filling them with happy memories can help you all find your smiles. Please know that you are all in my thoughts. Doug, may you rest in peace.
Jan Rutter
May 8, 2016
Sue & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are empty, filling them with happy memories will help you find your smiles. Cherish your memories.. they are those to keep as your own. Please know you are all in my thoughts. Doug.. may you rest in peace.
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