Dateline: Godfrey
Stephen "Steve" Arthur Greeling Sr., 66, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014 surrounded by family at his home in Godfrey. Born April 25, 1947 in Alton, he was the son of Madelon (Shepard) Greeling of Godfrey and the late George E. Greeling. He retired in 2003 after 38 years of service as a central office technician for Illinois Bell. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, his cats and working with electronics, carpentry and mechanics. On November 27, 1970, he married the former Cathy Barrett. She survives. Along with his mother and wife he is survived by four sons, Stephen Greeling (Connie) of East Alton, Matthew Greeling (Angel) of Shiloh, Benjamin Greeling (Jamie) of Alton, and Christopher Greeling of St. Louis, MO, five grandchildren, Tyler, Kara, Kaylynn, Kilee, and Kylan, two sisters, Janice Maupin (Bill) of Otterville, and Debbie Valesano (Vince) of Wood River, four brothers-in-law, Jay Barrett, Pat Barrett (Francis), Mike Barrett (Lea), Joe Barrett (Nancy), three sisters-in-law, Becky Suhre (Paul), Theresa Kates (Bruce), Christine Walters (Mike), and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews . Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Father Steve Pohlman will officiate. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey. The family would like to give a special thanks to BJC Hospice and the staff at Jerseyville Manor and Rehab. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society or to a charity of choice.



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