Steve Thomas Knowle Obituary

The memory of Steve Thomas Knowle of Carterville, Illinois, who passed away on February 17, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alphonse Ignowski and Irene Ignowski (Ionowski); his brother Harry Knowle of Powder Springs, GA; his parents-in-law, Bill and Margaret Breeden of DeSoto; and his brother-in-law Mike White of Springfield.

He is survived by: his wife Jackie Breeden Toberman; his son Jeff Toberman (Sharli) of DeSoto; his sister Linda White of Springfield; his sisters-in-law, Marjorie Knowle of Powder Springs, GA, Dana Smith (Frank) of DeSoto and Lisa Jacquot of DeSoto; and his nieces and nephews, Chad Knowle (Melanie) of Napa Valley, CA, Brandon Knowle of Powder Springs, GA, Jason White (Jaimie) of Springfield, Tad Thompson (Tracy) of Herrin, Travis Thompson of DeSoto, Josh Cox (Michelle) of Murphysboro, Jennifer Runkel of Springfield, Robin Crabtree (Chris) of Murphysboro and Jodi Tuthill (Wayne) of DeSoto.

Memorials may be made in Steve's name to American Legion Post #127 in Murphysboro.