Steven J. Eiberger

1957 - 2021

Steven J. Eiberger
Born: October 24, 1957 in Spring Valley, IL
Died: August 18, 2021 in Princeton, IL
Steven John Eiberger, 63, of DePue, passed away after a battle with cancer, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Aperion Care of Princeton.
Steve's final act of kindness was a donation to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois. Hopefully, through his generosity, a greater understanding of the disease he fought so hard to overcome can be achieved and lead to better treatments and, possibly, even a cure.
Private services will be arranged at a later date. The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is honored to assist Steve's family at this time.
A guestbook may be signed and memories shared with the family by visiting bartofh.com.
Memorials in Steve's memory may be directed to Cops 4 Cancer, Inc or donor's choice.
Steve was born on October 24, 1957 at St Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley to Richard T. and Lubi (Rudich) Eiberger.
Steve was a 1975 graduate of DePue High School and had been employed by DePue Unit Schools, retiring in June 2020. He had previously worked at Phillips Joanna in Ladd for 19 years, until the plant closure in 2000.
He was a supporter of the DePue Men's Club and DePue Booster Club. Steve was a member of St. Mary's Church, DePue, the Aluminum, Brick and Glass Workers International Union AFL-CIO-CLC Ladd Local No. 442-G, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Trade Union AFL–CIO Chapter 31. He enjoyed his kitties, feeding the birds, Grateful Dead music, Chicago White Sox baseball, garage sales, and pizza!! He was a simple man and a loved man.
Survivors include his sister, Diane Schallhorn of Dalzell; nieces, Amy Carpenter of Peoria, IL and Sara Schallhorn of Black Hawk, CO; great-niece,s Ellen Carpenter of Peoria, IL and Cailyn Carpenter of Peoria, IL; and outdoor kitties of Milo & Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Donald; sister Judith; and indoor kitty, Hogzilla.
Thank you to the highly specialized professional team with OSF Hospice for attending to not only the caring and comfort of Steve, but also being respectful and compassionate to the needs of his family.