Steven M. Rose, 34, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Bladen officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., three hours prior to the services, at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL.
Steven was born February 16, 1982 in Ottawa to Ronald and Donna (Peek) Rose. He married Hollie Potochney August 9, 2012 in Ottawa. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at Loves in Oglesby. He obtained his welding certificate from IVCC and was working toward a degree in psychology. Steven enjoyed making people smile and laugh; many say he was quite charming. He enjoyed reading and learning about history. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and smoking Cuban Cigars. He was definitely one of a kind!
He is survived by his wife, Hollie; his mother, Donna; his maternal grandfather, Russell Peek; two siblings, Ronie Sue Mitchell and Nikki Rose; seven nieces and nephews; three step children, Kelsi, Ethan, Elicia; and was the big brother to nine foster brothers and sisters.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald; and his sister, Lisa Ann Eckes.
Memorials may be directed to his family.
Steven has been laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Seasons.