Obituaries

Stephen W. Dean

December 5th, 1949 – May 1st, 2025

Stephen W. Dean, 75, of Astoria, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home. He
was born on Monday, December 5, 1949, in Macomb, IL, the son of William “Bill” and Margaret
(Dallman) Dean. Stephen married Carol A. Christ on March 25, 1977, in Galesburg, IL. She
survives.

He is also survived by his three daughters; Melissa (Andrew) Williams of Inman, SC, Lacy
(William “Bill”) Sego of Canton, IL and Courtney Dean of Palm Harbor, FL, five grandchildren;
Andrew “Drew” (Elizabeth) Williams, Ella Williams, Wyatt Sego, Garrett Sego and William “Will”
Sego, sister; Kathryn (Bob) Bridges of Astoria, IL, brother; Scott (Brenda) Dean of Astoria, IL, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Deanna Jo Dean and step-father; Willard France.

Stephen attended Adams State College in Alamosa, CO where he earned his bachelor’s degree
in business. He was Office Supervisor at Public Finance before becoming the Business Office
Manager at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, IL. He was proud of his heritage, and He loved to
farm and did so for over fifty years.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana, IL, and the Rushville Saddle Club.
Steve enjoyed traveling, camping, and horseback riding and loved playing cards with friends and
family.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 10 th at 10:30 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria,
Illinois. Pastor Micah Garnett will officiate. Visitation will take place from 9:00 until 10:30 prior to the service. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials in Steve’s memory may be given to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

May 5th, 2025

Carol were so sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Karen Hopkins

May 6th, 2025

Lacy, I terribly sorry to read of your dad's passing. I had no idea when I saw you on Sunday. I wish you had shared with me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. Hugs.

May 6th, 2025

Lacy, I terribly sorry to read of your dad's passing. I had no idea when I saw you on Sunday. I wish you had shared with me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. Hugs.

May 6th, 2025

We are sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Susan Cameron

May 6th, 2025

So sorry for your loss
All Malott Families
Burgets
Taylor's
Morrow's

May 6th, 2025

So sorry Carrol , Lacey & family !
Always enjoyed him at CCTR. Always wearing a big smile he will be missed !
Hugs to you all !

May 6th, 2025

So sorry carol thinking of you and your girls. And his family.. big hugs

May 6th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

May 6th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers. Daniel and Becky Hamm

May 6th, 2025

Carol, sorry for your loss.
Praying for you and family

May 6th, 2025

So very sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

May 6th, 2025

Our sincerest sympathies are with you and your family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

May 6th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Dean Southerd

May 7th, 2025

So sorry for you and your families loss. I always enjoyed seeing you all at Eminemce trail ride every year.

May 7th, 2025

Carol and family. So sorry for your loss. We will miss Steve at class gatherings.Prayers for your family. Tommy and Pam

May 7th, 2025

So sorry for you and your families loss. David and Peggy Naff

May 9th, 2025

So sorry for your loss! Patty Wherley

May 9th, 2025

We are so sorry for your families loss. Have many memories from the saddle club. Roger and Linda Schneider

May 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. So many great memories with your family out at the farm. -Rose (Sullivan) Kirschner

May 10th, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Stephen. With deepest sympathy. Jim Bucy