Merna Lee Steidinger Obituary
In loving memory of Merna Lee Steidinger of Normal, Illinois, who departed this world on January 25, 2026 at the age of 88. Merna leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merna Lee Steidinger to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Merna leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albin Neubauer and Emma Neubauer (Enghausen); and her son Kevin Steidinger. She is survived by: her children, DeDe Dyson of Normal, Greg Steidinger (Cindy) of Whitehouse, Ohio and Jeff Steidinger of Bloomington; and her siblings, Allen Neubauer of Saybrook, IL, Delmar Neubauer (Wahnetta) of Bloomington and Wilma Stapp of North Carolina. She is also survived by four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in Merna's honor.
