Kathern Bessie Steele's Obituary
Decatur- Kathern Bessie Steele, 90, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 in Hickory Point Christian Village.
Kathern was born on July 23, 1925 in Macon, IL , the daughter of John and Esther (Richardson) Renfro. She was a devoted loving housewife. She married Jack Steele Sr. in 1945. She enjoyed being a mother, and raising her seven children. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. There was nothing in life she enjoyed more than spending time with her family.
She leaves behind her children Carol (Lynn) Surratt of Brenham, Texas, Jack Steele Jr. of Decatur, Greg (Carolina) Steele of Humble, Texas, Bob (Paulina) Steele of Baytown, Texas, Dave (Jennifer) Steele of Decatur, and Ron Steele of Decatur, daughter-in-law Vickie Steele Shinn of Decatur, grandchildren Jonathan Surratt, Tym Steele, Carla Steele, Chad Steele, Emily Steele, Zach Steele, Andrew Steele, Andra Steele, Sabrina Steele, and Carlos Steele, great-grandchildren Bella Steele, Dominique McMillan, Ashley McMillan, and Chrissy McMillan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Steele Sr., her son, Richard Steele, and all of her siblings.
Graveside services to celebrate Kathern’s life will be 11 AM Monday, September 21, 2015 in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice .
The family of Kathern Steele is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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