Eileen Ann Steiner was a homemaker
UPDATED JUNE 25.
Eileen Ann Steiner, 94, passed away June 24, 2024 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. Eileen was born April 25, 1930 in Baden, Ontario, Canada to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Steiner) Gingerich. On March 3, 1951 she married Donald Steiner who preceded her in death on October 24, 2009.
Eileen was a homemaker and was a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Christine (Jim) Basinger of Pandora, Cathy (Donald) Flory of Bluffton, Terri (George) Stechschulte of Bluffton, Rebecca (Doug) Fowler of Bluffton ; thirteen grandchildren, Mike, Kevin, Chris, Aaron, Melissa, Anthony, Cori, Raelyn, Quinn, Dennis, Daniel, Matthew, Bethany and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
Eileen was preceded in death by a grandson, Mark Flory; three brothers, Lloyd Gingerich, Arthur Gingerich, David Gingerich and two sisters, Sarah Falk and Mary Beam.
Eileen's services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Reformed Mennonite Church, Bluffton with Pastor Jim Basinger officiating. Burial will be in Reformed Mennonite Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Although Eileen enjoyed flowers, her request would be to give flowers to someone that will appreciate and enjoy them.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/
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