Obituary of Steve H. Keith

Steven H. Keith, Sr.

Age 71, of Joliet and formerly of Chicago, passed peacefully at home, Friday morning, February 28, 2025.

He was born on December 1, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Virene (Murphy) and Fred Keith.

He is the beloved husband of 53 years to Susan (Haynes) Keith; loving father of Steve (Kimberly) Keith, Jr and Ron Keith; proud grandfather of Marie and Henry.  He is also survived by his brother, Fred Keith and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his mother, Virene Sasak; father, Fred Keith, and his sister-in-law, Nilda Keith.

Steve a retired carpenter, has been a proud member of local 1539, now local 13 for over 40 years.  Steve never stopped moving, always a project to complete.  He enjoyed gardening with Sue, painting, collecting WWII books and Anheuser Busch memorabilia (a member of the ABA).

Visitation for Steve will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd (at Essington Rd) Joliet.  As it was Steve's request, cremation rites will be accorded following his visitation.

For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence