Philena Hope Steele Obituary
The passing of Philena Hope Steele of Edgewood, Illinois occurred on August 12, 2026. Philena, born on August 16, 1924 in Mason, Illinois, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Philena Hope Steele to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Isacc and Theta (Ardnel); and her sisters, Zella Lee, Saxon Zay and Sharon Kay.
She is survived by: her spouse Ardnel Ray Steele; her daughters, Sandra Darlene, Ardel Rae and Tanya Lynn; her grandchildren, Mia Smith, Shannon Smith (Tammy), John Smith (Alecia), Jeremy Smith, Kristi Kinney (Scott), George Huntington (Paige), Shane Smith (Kathleen), Shelly Herboth (Frank) and Holly Buenerkemper (Kraig); her sister Coral; and her caregivers, Lanna Kroeger, Jamie Matthews, Deb Stone, Christina Herboth, Katelyn Smith, Jill, Rachel and Sherri.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Effingham HSHS Hospice, Shriner's Hospital, Mason Civic Center or donor's choice.
