Philip T. Steele

(1916 - 2006)

 

Phillip T. Steele, 89, of  Havana died on Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 7:00 a.m. at Havana Health Care Center. He was born on May 9, 1916 to John and Mary (Selby) Steele at Chrisman, IL. He married Beverly J. Haslam on April 30, 1955 at the 1st Methodist Church in Havana.
 
He is survived by his wife of Havana, one sister Betty Lou Kiser of Lawrenceville, IL and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
 
Mr. Steele, as a civilian, taught flying lessons at the US Air Force, worked as the Superintendent of Ways LST Shipyard in Evansville, IN. He worked for Chicago Bridge and Iron and the Illinois Power Company for 27 years. He was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Havana, where he was a member of the church board and taught Sunday School. He served on the IBEW Board for ten years.
 
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Best Friends Animal Shelter or to his church.
 

Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sat. March 11, 2006 at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana conducted by Rev. Robert Smith. Burial will be in the Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Shelter or the First United Methodist Church in Havana.

 
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.