SPRINGFIELD, IL – Barbara J. Steele, 87, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at her home.

She was born May 20, 1932, to Orrin and Thelma (Gray) Rebman. She married Norman Steele on August 22, 1950, in Beardstown. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman; and son, Timothy.

Barbara was the jewelry manager for K-Mart for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family, listening to country music and attending concerts.

She is survived by her daughters, Diane (Fred) McAllister and Lisa (Michael) Gilpin; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol, Donald and Susan; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 3 - 4 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown, with Reverend Wayne Stock officiating. Burial will be in St. Alexius Cemetery, Beardstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic School or Alzheimer's Association.