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Steve Hodel Obituary
ROANOKE - Steve Hodel, 60, of Roanoke, Ill., passed away at 10:42 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on Feb. 14, 1949, in Washington, Ill., a son of Benjamin and Ruth Ann Roecker Hodel. He married Joyce Getz on April 13, 1980, in Roanoke, Ill. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Katie (Tony) Mueller, Annie Hodel and Megan Hodel, all of Roanoke; five brothers, Mike (Billie Pat) Hodel and Bruce (Donna) Hodel, both of Hayti, Mo., Herb (Susie) Hodel of Roanoke, Mark (Pam) Hodel of Normal and Scott Hodel of Morton; four sisters, Mary (Rod) Huber of Valparaiso, Ind., Susan (Tom) Davis of Pottersville, N.Y., Janice (Kent) Heimer of Taylor, Mo., and Annie (Paul) Trapp of Valparaiso, Ind.; and two grandchildren, Jordan and Tess Mueller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
Steve farmed in the Roanoke area all of his life.
He was a member of the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, July 6, at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnsonharris.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steve Hodel
July 7, 2009
Joyce and family,
May the love and memories carry you through this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Kathy Evans
Nancy Beenders/Ekstrom
July 7, 2009
Steve was one of my brother's best friends all thru their school years, and Marc spoke often of the good times they had while growing up and when they were able to get together as adults.
Sometimes it's difficlt to understand why some people live to a ripe old age while others' lives are cut short, but when we know the Lord Jesus as our Savior, we can be certain that God's plan for each of us is perfect in every way.
I pray that God will sustain you during this very difficult time, and that you will be comforted by the love and support of your family and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ilse & Bill Seggerman
July 7, 2009
July 07, 2009
Dear Joyce and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Ilse & Bill Seggerman
Mike Brockway
July 7, 2009
Joyce,
Your loss saddens my family deeply. You and your family are truely an inspuration to me and my family. We are very sorry for what happened and know that Steve rests in the arms of God and that he is truely at peace with him now. We hope and pray that God will give you the strength you need to get you through these difficult times. Please feel free to call on me if there is anything that I or my family can do to help you.
There is so much more that I could say but there is not enough space to say it. Just know that my families thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and respect.
Mike and Terri Brockway
David Wiegand
July 6, 2009
Hodel Family: My thoughts of Steve go back to our high school days. Thinking and praying for you at this difficult time.
Paula & Fred Vogel
July 6, 2009
Joyce, we wish to offer our sincere sympathy to you and all of your family. I pray that you keep strong in your faith for it will help you to find peace with this sudden loss of your loved one.
billy hermun
July 6, 2009
Sorry for your loss. What a tragic ending to a life cut short. Gods call will always be remembered.
July 6, 2009
Katie, Sorry for your loss. Hannah Unes
Beth (Vogel) Roseman
July 6, 2009
Annie-I'm so so sorry for this sudden loss--My condolences to the entire family. Keep all the love, laughter and times together in your hearts. I pray that you find peace and strength during this time of grieving.I love the previous poem, and hope it makes you smile.
Beth (Vogel) Roseman
July 6, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Jennifer Norman-Turner
July 6, 2009
Many of your former students are now lifting you and your family up in prayer. I am specifically praying for God's sweet presence to surround you in this most difficult time.
Bob Lillie
July 6, 2009
My Heart goes out to your whole family and especially to Joyce. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Roger & Karen Studer
July 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Cherish the memories and the good times you spent together with family and friends!
July 6, 2009
Our prayers are with you. I don't know you personally but we use to live in Taylor and we are sending our deepest sympathay to Kent and Jan and there family along with the rest of the Hodel family. We pray that God will give you the much needed comfort in your loss. Just remember that whatever God does it is not a mistake. Much Love and Prayers
Ralph and Linda Knapp
Congerville, IL
Emily Schirer
July 6, 2009
Joyce and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. "I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 119:1-2
Janel (Blunier) Breitenstein
July 6, 2009
Our prayers are with your family. We're so sorry!
Rob Huschen
July 6, 2009
Joyce,
I remember the day you two got married. You taught my 4th grade class in Roanoke and my 6th grade class in Benson and you invited the class to the wedding. You have made an impact on my life. My heart is heavy for you and your family. You are in my family's thoughts and prayers. The prayer warriors are out in full force and I know God's peace will be with you all.
Robert and Janet Teufel
July 6, 2009
We will always remember his laugh, smile and jokes. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile. Joyce you and your family our in our thoughts and prayer.
Morris Braker
July 6, 2009
Hodel name was mentioned to me by a dear friend from Roanoke while we were together in U.S. Army. Steve was quite special to me whenever I saw him. Also his father and grandfather. Thinking of you-dear family.
July 6, 2009
Your and your family will be in our thoughts and our prayers. Michelle Herbst and Roger Herbst.
Bob & Marguerite Hoerr
July 6, 2009
Dear Joyce and family: We knew Steve as a little boy when he and his family would visit Millie & Flip in Milford. We've kept track of the entire Hodel family ever since and we loved all of them. We ask God to be especially near to all of you, to help you through this tragedy. We send our love and sympathy, Bob & Marguerite Hoerr
Deb Flynn (DeGiovanni)
July 6, 2009
My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.
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