Michele Obituary (1957

Mary Michele Steele, 65, of Henry, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday August 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm, with her family and closest friend by her side. Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Thursday August 24, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Henry. A private family memorial mass will be held on Friday with Father Michael Pica officiating, and inurnment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Henry. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude's Midwest Affiliate. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Henry is in charge of arrangements. Michele was born November 19, 1957, in Champaign, Illinois to Phillip W. and Doris E. (Hook) Brown. She married John Michael Steele on June 21, 1980, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Henry. She is survived by her husband; her mother, Doris Brown, of Henry; her children, Lindsay (Alex) Tarmann, of Henry; Patrick (Shayna) Steele, of Lacon; Abbey Steele, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and her five grandchildren, Landon, Saige, Madelyn, Jack, and Quinn. Also surviving are her sisters, Marsha (Steve) Klein; Angie (Tim) Smith; and Tricia (Dan) Bogner, all of Henry. Michele is preceded in death by her father, Phillip Brown; brother, Stephen Brown; and infant twin grandchildren, Phillip and Emma Tarmann. She was a member of St. John XXIII Parish/St. Mary's Church and had served on the Henry Library and the Henry Early Learning Center Boards. Michele cherished time spent with all of her family and relatives, and she especially loved holiday gatherings with them. She adored her grandchildren and lit up in their presence. Her love language was preparing meals and baking oatmeal chocolate chip and sugar cookies for her family and friends. She was never without a good book and instilled a love for reading in all of her children and grandchildren. Michele will always be remembered for her kind soul and beautiful smile. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.