STEVEN L. STEELE

Steven L. Steele, a 28-year resident of Wheaton. Steven L. Steele, 49, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 13, 1962, in Elmhurst, Ill. and raised in Glen Ellyn, Ill. He graduated from Glenbard West High School and Millikin University of Decatur, Ill. He was a software engineer at Tellabs of Naperville. He enjoyed off-roading with his children, visiting military aircraft and ships, and driving throughout the United States with his family. He is survived by his wife, Julie of 24 years; his three children, Kimberly, Nicholas and Elizabeth; his father, Kenneth; his brothers, Stuart (Carolee) and Scot (Tricia); his sister, Kendra; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara. For funeral information, 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com.

Obituary credit: Chicago Suburban Daily Herald