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Steve Clore Obituary
PEORIA - Steve Clore, 53, of Peoria passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on December 15, 1965, in Peoria to Kenneth and Kay Zeller Clore. Steve married Ruth Ann Lovell on December 29, 1996, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his three children, Ben, Anna and Joey Clore, all of Peoria; his mother, Kay of Morton; grandmother, Imogene Zeller of Lacon; one sister, Ellen (and Noel) Patron of Arlington, VA; and one nephew, Alexander Patron of Arlington, VA.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Steve was a graduate of Metamora High School in 1984; Eureka College in 1994, with a bachelor's in Accounting; and Capella University in 2006, with a master's in IT Management. He worked as an internet phone system analyst for several years, last working at Country Financial in Bloomington.
Steve was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, The Sons of The American Revolution and the General Society of the War of 1812. His greatest interests were his children's activities and genealogy research.
Steve's funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Bethany Baptist Church in Edwards. Dr. Ritch Boerckel will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to service at church. Burial will be in Spring Bay Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an educational fund for his children, in care of Hometown Community Banks; or the Bethany Baptist Church Benevolence Fund.
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Lisa Clore-Byles
February 22, 2022
I am sending Hugs to Aunt Kay, RuthAnn, Ben, Anna, Joey, Ellen, Imogene, Paul, and anyone who loves Steve and needs a hug. I too miss Steve, and love him very much. Until we see him again, keep his pictures and memories close. Lisa Clore-Byles
Janet Myers
February 21, 2021
After re-reading Steve’s obituary, I have difficulty realizing he has been with Jesus for two years. I still think and pray for Ruth Ann and their children. Ruth Ann is a precious former colleague from PCS whom I love. God will take care of them and supply their needs. ❤
Janet Myers
March 1, 2019
My deepest sympathy is extended to RuthAnn and the children. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God surround you all with His love and comfort.
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Marrolyn Rekus
March 1, 2019
March 1, Ruth Ann I'm so sorry for your loss. I think the hardest part of losing someone isn't having to say goodbye, but rather learning to live without them. Always trying to fill the void, the emptiness that's left inside your heart when they are gone. Love to you and your children. God bless.
March 1, 2019
Ruth Ann, I am sorry for your loss, Steve was a good man, husband and father, but is in the arms of Jesus now. I think the hardest part of losing someone isn't having to say goodbye, but rather learning to live without them. Always trying to fill the void, the emptiness thats left inside your heart when they go. God bless you and the kids as you travel this journey. Don & Marrolyn Rekus.
Lisa Byles
March 1, 2019
RuthAnn, Ben, Anna, Joey, Ellen, Aunt Kay, You are a Team and I trust you will continue to help each other out in the days ahead. Steve has always been special to me, and I remember his unique sense of humor. Lisa (Fred's daughter)
Stan Zehr
February 28, 2019
Ruth Ann, so sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man... enjoyed working with him many years ago.
Selburg Family
February 28, 2019
Kay, so very sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family in our thoughts
Virginia and Rudy Hajny
February 28, 2019
Deepest Sympathy to Steve's family and friends during this very sad time. Hugs and love to his mother Kay.
Ginny and Rudy Hajny
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