Dean E. Steckly

A celebration of life for Dean E. Steckly, 85, of North English, formerly of Kalona, will be held Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Father David Brownfield and Deacon Derick Cranston officiating. Cremation will follow the service and private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitaiton will be held Thursday, October 26 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The family requests casual attire.

A memorial fund has been established for Essence of Life Hospice of Amana. Dean E. Steckly died Monday, October 23, 2017 at the English Valley Care Center in North English.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of Kalona; seven children: Denise (Todd) Miller of Kalona, Diane McCormick of Olin, Patty (Brian) Coppess of Urbandale, William Dean (Lisa) Steckly of Wellman, Sara (Mike) Hammen of Keota, Sam Steckly of Wellman, Mike (Jen) Steckly of North English; 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding Dean in death were his parents; two sisters: Lavern Loucks and Arlie Donovan; two brothers: Rollin Steckly and Dale Steckly; and a son-in-law, Bruce McCormick.