Steve Darner Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Steve Darner of New Athens, Illinois, born in Belleville, Illinois, who passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 52. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Steve departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Steve. Though Steve may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dean Darner and Marilyn Darner. He is survived by: his significant other Lisa Wiegand of New Athens, IL; his daughter Zora Millerleile of Florida; his stepdaughter Kalyn Wiegand of New Athens, IL; his siblings, Diane Sinn (Jay) of New Athens, IL, Laura Chopp (Robert), William Darner of Belleville, IL and Michael Darner of Caseyville, IL; his nieces and nephews, Brandon Michael Darner, Madelyn Sinn and Stevie Millerleile; and his friend Dwayne Tottleben.
