Mary Catherine (Dale) Steen

Mary Catherine Steen, 90, of Rock Island, passed away February 18, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A private Mass was held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island and a private Rosary was recited.  Burial was held at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church.  Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., assisted the family.

Mary Catherine was born on April 14, 1929, in DeKalb, Illinois, the daughter of George W. and Marcella C. (Nealis) Dale.  She married Francis “Cork” Steen on October 14, 1950, in Rock Island.  She was a proud founding member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.  She was a tireless volunteer to include: the American Heart Association; Trinity Medical Center (former board member); St. Pius X Catholic School and Parish; Alleman High School.

Survivors include her husband Francis “Cork” Steen; children, Matt (Karen) Steen, Kate (Kevin) Huska, Mark (Michelle) Steen, and Luke (Stacy Appleman-Steen) Steen; grandchildren Andy (Chrissy Hermann) Steen, Lisa Steen, Lukas Huska, Owen Steen; step grandchildren, Erik Huska, Ashley (Scott Berg) Appleman, Kayla Appleman, and Morgan Appleman; great grandson, Nicholas Appleman; brother Bill (Marge) Dale; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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