Steven "Beev" Armstrong

Steven "Beev" Armstrong obituary

Steven "Beev" Armstrong

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122 West Douglas Avenue, Petersburg, IL 62675

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Steven Armstrong Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hurley Funeral Home - Petersburg on Aug. 6, 2025.

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Steven "Beev" Armstrong, 69, of Palmyra, Illinois, passed away at his home on August 3, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Illinois, on March 12, 1956, to Russell and Beverly (nèe Cox) Armstrong. Steven was raised in Oakford, Illinois. He loved his dog, Hiedi. Steven is survived by his son, Jamie Armstrong; his daughter, Alicia Vogt; two grandchildren, Adalynn Renee Bauser and Oakley Otto Schafer; his siblings, Linda Duncheon, Janet (Bill) Nolting, John Armstrong, Clara (Bub) McCoy, David Armstrong and Mike (Shawn) Armstrong; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Charles Neal. Steven was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Russell "Rusty" Armstrong Jr; and a sister, Dolly Armstrong. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, Illinois. Cremation Rites will follow. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to Steven's family to help with final expenses. Please visit hurleyfh.com to see Steven's online obituary.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hurley Funeral Home - Petersburg

122 West Douglas Avenue, Petersburg, IL 62675

Send Flowers

Aug

16

Burial

1:00 p.m.

Kilbourne Cemetery

411 4th St, Kilbourne, IL 62655

Send Flowers

Only 20 hours left for delivery to next service.