Joe Obituary (1933

Henry: Joseph J. Steele, 89, of Kewanee and formerly of Henry, passed away Friday October 6, 2023, 6:05 AM at Kewanee Care Home. Visitation will be held Thursday October 12, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Henry. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will follow at 12:00 pm. Fr. Michael Pica will officiate. Full military rites will be accorded following the Mass at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. Calvert & Johnosn Memorial Home, Henry is in charge of arrangements. Joe was born December 31, 1933, in Henry, IL to Matthew and Rena (Ballard) Steele. He married Clara Mattern on September 17, 1955, in Henry, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his three sons, Joe (Pam) Steele, of LaPorte, Texas, Dave (Carole) Steele, of Washburn, and Bill (Chris) Steele, of Henry. Joe also has nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. His parents, two brothers, John and Robert Steele and sister Mary Steele, preceded him in death. One sister, Terry Olson, of Minnesota, survives. Joe retired from B.F. Goodrich in April 1993. He had served his country in the United States Army in the Koren War from 1950 to 1953. He was a renowned bird carver and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.