Lance Steckel Obituary

Lance Steckel
Winchester - Lance Kay Steckel, 74, of Winchester died peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. Lance was born October 23, 1950 in Carrollton, IL, son of Paul Boone and Kathlyn Yvonne Howell Steckel. He married Susan L. Vedder on May 18, 1975 in Winchester and she survives.
He is also survived by three sons, Tolley (Michelle) Steckel of Chatham, Tyler (Elizabeth) Steckel of Mansfield, TX, and Tanner Steckel of Alsey, IL; six grandchildren, Ilsa, Will, and Meyer Steckel, and Grace, James, and Maria Steckel; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his only brother, Zane Steckel; and his sister-in-law, Debbie (Wear) Steckel.
Lance graduated from Winchester High School, attended Illinois College and graduated from Western Illinois University. He served in the Illinois Army National Guard. He worked for the Winchester Post Office until he became Postmaster at Alsey, IL.
Lance was a member of Winchester First Baptist Church, most recently serving as a trustee. He served on the Scott County Fair Board for many years. He was also on the University of Illinois Regional Extension Council. He was to be inducted into the 2025 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame.
He loved raising and showing sheep, and he exhibited at the Illinois State Fair for 35 years and he served as treasurer of the Illinois Lamb and Wool Growers Association.
He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play various sports, which led him to become an IHSA official for football and volleyball.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Winchester. Burial will be in Winchester City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Memorials are suggested to Scott County Jr. Fair, Winchester EMS, or First Baptist Church Stained Glass Window Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com.