Steven D. Ingraham

Steven D. Ingraham obituary, Rockford, IL

Steven D. Ingraham

Steven Ingraham Obituary

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Steven D. Ingraham, 75, of Kirkland, Ill., formerly of Glendale Heights, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at home.
Born Dec. 17, 1949, in Andes, N.Y., the son of Cleveland and Mabel (Knapp) Ingraham, Steven was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School in New York. Steven married Rhonda L. Gosch on Sept. 22, 1973, at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, Ill.
A veteran of the US Army, he worked as an auto mechanic for AC Auto for more than 40 years. Steven enjoyed working on cars and watching TV. He loved talking to people and was a great story teller.
Steven is survived by his son, Troy (Amy) Ingraham; grandchildren, Robert, Abigail and Amber; five grand-dogs; and two sisters, June Edwards and Debbie Knight.
He was predeceased by his wife, Rhonda, in 2013; parents; and brother, Donald.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in his name to Anderson Humane Animal Shelter, 1000 South La Fox St., South Elgin, IL 60177.
Graveside Service will be private Glen Oaks Cemetery, Hillside.
The family thanks the staff at Unity Hospice for their compassionate care of Steven.
Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services-Quiram Kirkland Chapel, 309 S. Fifth St., Kirkland, IL 60146; 815-522-3563. Visit www.olsonfh.com to leave a condolence.
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