Sarah Stees Obituary
The passing of Sarah Stees of Geneseo, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 14, 2026 at the age of 93. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Sarah may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Burgston and Margaret Burgston (Searle); her husband Leslie "Les" Stees; her son Larry Stees; her siblings, Dorothy Burgston, Lois Burgston and Harold Burgston; and her niece Linda Chapman (Wayne Chapman).
She is survived by: her son Vernon Stees of Wyoming; and her granddaughters, Carlynn Stees and Jennifer Stees of Wyoming. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Geneseo Historical Museum, 205 S. State Street, Geneseo, IL, 61254, and Grace United Methodist Church, 318 N. Center Street, Geneseo, IL, 61254, or by planting a tree in Sarah's memory.
