Minnie M. Steinhoff

Minnie M. Steinhoff, age 92 of Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, January 02, 2018, at Bria of Belleville in Belleville, IL. She was born on Saturday, August 15, 1925, in Maiden, NC, the daughter of John and Lucy (nee Buff) Fredell. She was a member of Towerview Baptist Church, Shiloh, IL; Former member-Garden Heights Baptist Church-Belleville, IL; Former member-First Baptist Church-Highland, IL. Minnie was born on a farm near the town of Maiden, NC, in Catawa County. She graduated from Bellwood High School in North Carolina, in 1943. She moved to Cleveland county worked for Textile Mills and sang with the Paxton Band on weekends. She married Mr. Grayson, moved to Jacksonville, FL, in 1945, and worked at Federal Credit Clothiers and later at Sears and Roebuck. Mr. and Mrs. Grayson returned to NOrth Carolina and farmed for one season, then moved to Denver, CO. She re-married in 1950, and lived in Cape Girardeau, MO where she completed Practical Nursing Course from Chicago School of Nursing. They moved to St. Jacob, IL in 1953 and operated Al's Surplus Store in Highland, IL and Al's Utomotive Service on the St. Jacob/Marine Road until 1972. At that time she worked locally as a Home Care Nurse; Seamstress; Artist; Den Mother for Boy Scout Troup 61; Chairperson for Social Concerns Committee and Sunday School Teacher (1st graders through senior citizens) at First Baptist Church -Highland, IL from 1954 to 1973. She later worked at St. Jacob Nursing Home and Chastain's of Highland. They moved to Belleville, IL in 1976, and received her Social Psychology/Business Management degree from Belleville Area College. She worked for Children and Family Services-Montior/Rehab/Care while taking night classes at Belleville Area College. Was employed by Addus Health Care, Inc. since 1982. She wrote and self published two books. Survivors include: Son - Paul H. (Mary) Steinhoff, Saint Louis, MO Grandchild - Dara (significant other-Troy Leighton) Steinhoff, Portland, OR Grandchild - Nathanael Steinhoff, Saint Louis, MO Grandchild - Jessie (Nicholas) Price, Gerald, MO Grandchild - Dana (Harold) Steinhoff Hawn, Louisville, IL Great Grandchild - Mason Steinhoff Great Grandchild - Brock Steinhoff Great Grandchild - Anthony White Great Grandchild - Minas Kassiou Great Grandchild - Adam Baglin. She was preceded in death by: Father - John E. Fredell Mother - Lucy C. Fredell (nee Buff) 1st Husband - Summie A. "Sam" Grayson (married 10/17/1945 @ NC) 2nd Husband - Alvin C. Steinhoff (married 10/28/1950 @ Denver, CO) Son - Summie W. Steinhoff - Died 6/25/2008 Son - Jon A. Steinhoff - Died 7/24/2011 Son - Martin N. Steinhoff - Died 5/30/1971 Daughter - Cecelia J. Steinhoff - Died 10/31/1956 Sister - Preceded by Two Brother - Preceded by Nine. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, Rev. Terry E. Crownover, Retired Pastor, Belleville, IL, officiationg. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Minnie M. Steinhoff

August 15, 1925 - January 2, 2018