Alberta Louise

Steiner

Alberta Louise Steiner, the daughter of John A. and Alma (Peters) Reitz, was born November 28, 1925 near Melvin, Illinois. She attended the Walnut Dell Country School and graduated in 1943 from Melvin Community High School. She received her Bachelors Degree in Home Economics from the University of Illinois in 1947. In the fall of '47, she began teaching Home Economics at Rankin High School and continued that position for four years.

She married William G. Steiner on July 31, 1949. They farmed in the Rankin/Paxton communities from 1949-1965. They moved in March 1965 to the late John H. Williams farm west of Edgar, Illinois. Her husband died on October 22, 1977.

She is survived by their three children: Leslie (Rhonda) of Davenport, Iowa, Barbara (Steve) Kemp of Granger, Indiana and David (Karen) of Chrisman, Illinois. Four grandchildren, Travis (Caitlin) Steiner, Matthew Steiner, Rachel (Seth) James and Elliot Kemp as well as four great grandchildren, Aria Steiner, Harold, Albert and Edith James.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two sisters.

The family were members of Grace Lutheran Church, Paris, IL. She was a member of the Ladies Aid, a Sunday School teacher, a Homemakers Extension member, a 4-H leader, and served as a substitute teacher in the Paxton and Chrisman schools.

In January 1979, she began a 26 year part-time secretary position at Grace Lutheran Church and retired in 2004.

Alberta's family would also like to extend their thanks to the staff at Brookstone Estates of Paris where Alberta lived for 11 years. There were many years of enjoyment and friendships. Also, they want to extend their thanks to Providence Health Care at the Woods, Sisters of Providence at St. Mary of the Woods. Alberta spent time there in rehab and in the final days of her life. The staff at Providence provided exceptional care and compassion.

Visitation will be from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Grace Lutheran Church in Paris. Funeral service will immediately follow at the church with Rev. Daniel Smith officiating. Burial follow in Hoult Cemetery in Chrisman, Illinois. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Providence Healthcare, St. Mary-of-the-Woods OR Grace Lutheran Church. 

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