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Yvonne Steele Obituary

She was born in Linton, N.D., on Feb. 8, 1929, daughter of the late William and Emma (Bollinger) Zoller.

Before retiring, Mrs. Steele was employed as a sales manager for 25 years with Lull & Hartford Sporting Goods in Lowell.

She was also a longtime member and volunteer for the Westford Academy Boosters.

Besides her husband, her survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sherrylynn Steele Strickland and John Strickland of Westford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chesley A. Steele Jr. and Julie Steele of Hollywood, Fla., Ronald A. and Sheri Steele of Tampa, Fla.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, William Zoller Jr. and Sena Zoller, Ralph and Judy Zoller, and Dwayne and Emellia Zoller, all of South Dakota; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Adelle Zoller Riss and Eleanor Zoller Freier and her husband, James, all of South Dakota; five grandchildren, Chesley A. Steele III, Clifton H. Steele, Crystal Steele, Heather Steele and John Dakota Strickland; three great-grandchildren, Chesley A. Steele IV, Samantha, and Jacob Steele; and many nieces and nephews.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jan. 9, 2005.

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John Carroll

January 11, 2005

To the Steele Family:



Please accept my sincerest condolences on the recent passing of Mrs. Steele. Rest assured that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and her, during this difficult time.

John & Leslie Riley

January 11, 2005

Dear Sherry and Family, We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. Please know we will keep you in our thoughts and Prayers....Wonderful Mom's raise Wonderful Daughters that become Wonderful Mom's...See what she started. Blessings

Beverly Crane

January 10, 2005

Sherry and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Justin was very fond of her and mentioned often the kindness shown to him by your Mom and Dad. I know your mother welcomed him to your family and we are both very appreciative of that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beaver (Steven) Rogers

January 10, 2005

To the Steele family, I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Years ago it was was a great annual trek to go see “Mrs. Steele” to get our P.E. uniforms for school and she an icon at L and H.

jane steinberg

January 10, 2005

Dear Chet and Family:



I am so sorry to hear of dear Yvonne's passing....she was a truly wonderful person and will be missed by everyone who knew her.



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.



fondly:

Marie Scionti

January 10, 2005

Sherry & Family,



I am so sorry to hear about the loss of you Mom. Mothers are very special people and I know she will hold a warm place in your heart.



God Bless,

Marie Scionti

Denise Jones, Jack Bastian and family

January 10, 2005

To The Steele Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sudden and difficult time. She was a very classy lady, we know you will miss her terribly.

Marie Scionti

January 10, 2005

Sherry & Family,



I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. A Mother holds a special place in our heart. She is now at peace.



God Bless,

Marie Scionti

Sue Noel

January 10, 2005

My deepest sympathies to you Sherry and to your family. You are all in my prayers.

Janice Murphy

January 10, 2005

Mrs. Steele,

When I was a little girl you were like my second mom. You always made sure that Sherry and I had the best times and we were always treated like your little princesses.

You my dear lady, will be sadly missed by me.

God Bless and may you rest in peace.



Love Janice

Philip&Lynne Scannell

January 10, 2005

Thoughts and prayers to all!

Brenda Risher

January 9, 2005

Dear Mrs Steele,



I know jesus was waiting for you with a pretty dress. You were the true definition of a lady. You will be greatly missed.



Love,

Brenda

Sherry Strickland

January 9, 2005

To My Dear, Dear Sweet Mom - You were the best Mom any daughter could have. I will miss you everyday of my life. And I know now you are at peace with Jesus.



Love, your daughter

Sherry

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