Steven J. Rhoades, 58, of Orion, IL, died Thursday, January 09, 2014, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. 1301 4th Street, Orion. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Western Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in his name at Bank Orion.
Steve was born on November 6, 1955, in Valley Forge, PA, the son of Charles and Greta (Ancil) Rhoades. He married Peggy Stiles on June 25, 1977 at Sacred Heart in Rock Island.
Steve worked as a service agent with National Car Rental for over 37 years. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye, Chicago Bears and Indy Car Series fan. Steve enjoyed motorcycle rides, hiking, fishing and time spent in the mountains. Above all, Steve loved his family.
Survivors include his loving wife, Peggy
Daughter Jenny (Steve) Eckhardt Milan
Son Jerry Rhoades and fiancée (Samantha Hixson) Orion
Grandson Chance Eckhardt
Parents Chuck & Greta Rhoades Orion, IL
Siblings Peggy (Jay) Dawson Sherrard, IL
Mike Rhoades Moline
Amy (Jeff) Krizman Orion, IL
Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Monday, January 13th, 2014, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd.
Service Details
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014, 10:30am, Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd.
Interment Details
Western Township Cemetery