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Carolyn Dickinson Steele
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[January 22, 2019]
LINCOLN
- Carolyn Dickinson Steele of Lincoln passed away December 30,
2018. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett
Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2PM Sunday, January
13, 2019 at The Christian Village Congregate Building. |
Visitation:
none
Service:
2PM Sunday, January 13, 2019 at The Christian
Village Congregate Building.
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Carolyn was born September 27, 1928
in Bureau County, IL., the daughter of Gaylen and
Bertha (Holloway) Dickinson. She married Robert
Gibbs Steele on January 6, 1946. He preceded her in
death. Carolyn is survived by daughters Lynn
(Michael) Lakin of Mt. Pulaski and Deb (Michael)
Okamura of Washington; 7 grandchildren; 18 great
grandchildren, and 1 great- great-grandchild; sister
Shirley Genslinger of Como and Wilma (Dave) Gaylord
of Malden; and son in law John Snyder (daughter
Patricia preceded her in death April 9, 2000); and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband, daughter Patricia Snyder, and
sisters Opal Maloy and Donna Sommer. |
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Carolyn was a life-long homemaker. She was an amazing seamstress
and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Carolyn was a fabulous cook and loved
cooking for her family. She baked many, many cookies for her grandkids and made
delicious candies. She was a member of First United Methodist of Lincoln where
she was very active in the women’s group. She regularly attended church services
at The Christian Village.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Center. |