Steven C. Seckler Obituary (1940

Washburn: Steven C. Seckler, 78, of Metamora and formerly of Washburn, passed away Friday February 22, 2 019. It was Steve's wishes that cremation rites be accorded and no services will be held. Inurnment will be at a later date at Linn-Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Washburn. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's' Association. Steve was born September 18, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Everett E. and Mildred H. (Donahue) Seckler. He married Betty L. Davidson on October 28, 1961 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Washburn. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2016. Surviving are his children, Lisa (Randy) Phillips, of Waynetown, IN, Lori (Joe) Clark, of Washburn and Steven D. (Ruth) Seckler, of Secor, his grandchildren, Nathan (Dawn) Buis, Carissa (Dewey) Abney, Krystle (Heather) Buis, Ashley (Brandon) Beal, Trenton Clark, Kailyn (Jimmy) Clark, Austin Seckler, and one great grandchild, Braiden Buis, his siblings. Dennis (Suzie) Seckler, of Metamora, Edna Marchand, of Peoria, Candace (Jack) Miller, of Foley, AL, Mary Seckler, of Lostant, Jeannie (Dave) Stivers, of Washburn and Theresa Seckler, of East Peoria, a sister-in-law, Sharon Seckler, of Roanoke. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Jack, Bruce, Arnold and Norman, one sister, Lois. Steve was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Washburn. He retired after 35 years at McBride & Schoff, in 2001.