Steven T. Sprague Sr. Obituary (1949 - 2015)

Steven T. Sprague Sr., 66, of Elwin, IL went to be with the Lord, at 8:33 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2015, in his daughter's home. A graveside service to celebrate Steve's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2015, in Mt. Gilead Cemetery with Rev. Randy McGeehon officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon. In keeping with Pop's wishes, casual attire is requested for the services. Memorials may be made to the Elwin United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Steve was born May 3, 1949, in Decatur, IL the son of Clifford F. and Violet (Bissonett) Sprague. He retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation having been a Highwayman. After his retirement from the state, Steve worked assisting farmers with his children at FS and Van Horn. He was a life member of Elwin United Methodist Church. He ran Tri-S farms and raised squirrel corn and bird seeds. Steve was an avid fisherman, turkey hunter, and loved being a Cub fan. He also enjoyed staying at his cabin on the Mississippi River and riding motorcycles, but most importantly spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his children: Kari and her husband Tron of Forsyth, Steven T. Sprague Jr. and his wife Adrienne of Elwin, and Anthony "Tony" of Elwin; grandchildren: Dalton, Clayton Steven, Kaylie, Logan, Hannah, Lauryn Violet, Alex, Noah, and Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Joe. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to DMH Hospice, Comfort Keepers and the doctors and staff at Central Illinois Cancer Care Specialists for all their love and compassion shown to the family.