Steven D. Malmberg

1950 - 2022

Steven D. Malmberg
Born: April 7, 1950 in Princeton, IL
Died: November 13, 2022 in Dixon, IL
Steven D. Malmberg, age 72, of Dixon died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home of natural causes. He was born on April 7, 1950 in Princeton, IL the son of Harvey and Leona "Lee" (Gramer) Malmberg. Steve was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Dennis, Nels and Archie Malmberg. He is survived by his children Logan Malmberg (Rachael Cornwell) with a grandson on the way and Lindsay Malmberg, all of Dixon. He is also survived by his sister-in-law JoAnn Malmberg of Dixon, nephew Douglas (Jessica) Malmberg of Sterling, nieces Heidi (Brent) Schmall of Deer Grove and Juliet Malmberg-Finch of Texas, and several great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Janet Malmberg, of Dixon.
Steve began his career as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He was employed by Schwerman Trucking in the 1970s prior to becoming an owner/operator of Malmberg Trucking. He also worked for several local companies including Pratt Farms, Charlie Lawrence Trucking, Dabney Trucking, Whatever Inc. Trucking, Anne's Landscape Supply, Nutrien, and received an award for 20+ years of service from Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging Co.
Steve was a free spirit, avid boater, and "Captain Dad" of the pontoon and S.S. Recycler. He enjoyed spending time with friends, playing a good round of golf, and always loved a great joke. You might find him in the backyard grilling a steak or burger for his "grandpuppy", Trip.
Visitation will be Friday, November 18, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Jones Funeral Home as well. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. The celebration of his life will continue at The Last Stop in Dixon with refreshments immediately following Saturday's events. Online condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh.com