Stephen Neal Lampe

March 6, 1966 - January 5, 2017

Mattoon, IL – Stephen “Steve” Neal Lampe, age 50, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 7:33 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Private burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Born March 6, 1966, in Oak Harbor, Washington, Steve was the son of Eugene R. and Winona K. (Miller) Lampe. His parents preceded him in death. Survivors include four children, Jacob Lampe of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Molly Yeske and husband Phil of Sullivan, IL, Cory Lampe of Villa Grove, IL, and Michael Lampe of Shelbyville, IL; two step children, Jade Taylor of Charleston, IL, and Jonathon Taylor of Mattoon, IL; one sister, Theresia Lampe of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Faith and Brentley Lampe of Villa Grove, IL, and Kaydence and Kash Yeske of Sullivan, IL; two nieces, Natashia Lampe of Olney, IL, and Kaylynn Vavrick of Phoenix, AZ; and one nephew, Brandon Lampe of Marshall, IL. He also leaves close friends, Jeff Douglas, Dale Knowles, and Tim and Sandra Smiley and his devoted canine companions, C.J. and Cody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ivan Lampe. Prior to his departure in April of 2016 for health reasons, Steve had been employed with R.R. Donnelly for 22 years. He was a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs and especially the Chicago Bears. Memorials in his honor are requested to the family in care of Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with his family.