Steven L. Laumbattus, 51, of Tilden, IL; born January 2, 1964 in Belleville, IL; passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Steve was worked for the Village of Marissa Street Department. He served on the Marissa Township Board of Directors for 12 years. Steve was a member of the Marissa Masonic Lodge# 881 and Ainad Shriners. He was a past president and member of the Marissa Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Frederick and Opal, nee Pruet, Laumbattus.
He is survived by his wife Laura, nee Wagner, Laumbattus whom he married on February 8, 2005 in Belleville, IL. His step-children – Brittany Wagner of Marissa, IL; Seth Beck of Coulterville, IL. His sisters – Sharon (Mike) Klingeman of Sparta, IL; Donna Lewallen of Denver, CO. His nephews – Chris (Callee) Klingeman of Marissa, IL; Ryan (Sarah) Klingeman of Nashville, IL; James Klingeman of Marissa, IL. His niece – Lisa (Tim) Reynolds of Jonesboro, IL. Also survived by great nieces and nephews – Fred, Kaitlyn, Steven, Hannah, Kinzie, Hayden, Grace, Daniel, Luke.
Memorials may be made to Mercy Health Foundation.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Funeral: Memorial services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 2:00pm with Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner officiating.
I was lucky enough to know Steve. He always had a smile and could make you laugh in a minute. And strong, he was strong and kind. That’s what I remember the most. I will miss you, Steve.
Posted by: Judy Fiscus – Hastings, MN – friend Jul 12, 2015
ReplyGod’s gain an angel, but we lost a great friend. I will miss his goofy grin and his great big heart. Steve once told me after a Lions Club meeting that he never wanted to be as old as I am. Which I’m 6 yrs older, so I thank God that he didn’t get that wish and that he was given the gift of marrying the love of his life and gaining his own family. Steve, we will miss you, grieve you and celebrate your life but we will never forget you!
Posted by: Cindy Jones – Marissa, IL – Friend Mar 13, 2015
ReplyThank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. My family and I greatly appreciate it. We lost a wonderful man but gained a hero that day.
Posted by: Lori Laumbattus – IL – wife Mar 13, 2015
ReplySteve was such a special , one of a kind, always smiling ,unique and loving person. We love you Laurie and our hearts are with you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. We always thought of him as the brother we never had, and when he called me “sis” , I was so happy ! We have had some really great times and made lasting memories with Steve and Laurie. He really did make
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Posted by: Roger and Janet Felks – Baton Rouge, LA – Friends Mar 11, 2015
ReplyPraying for Laurie and Steve’s whole family. May the Lord bless and keep you all.
Posted by: Jeff Babcock – Belleville, IL Mar 10, 2015
ReplySteve was one of the most sincere and positive persons I have ever met. In the nearly twenty five years I knew him, I never once, heard him utter an unkind word about anyone. He always took time to say, “hello” and he was always smiling. This world grows a little darker for not having him in it. He was very special. We could all take a lesson in kindness from Steve. My heart goes out to Laurie and all of his family.
Posted by: Julie Cloud – Tilden, IL – Friend Mar 07, 2015
ReplyMy heart goes out to all of Steve’s family. I can’t believe he is gone. He always came in Casey’s early for coffee and a newspaper. He was so nice and always called me “sunshine”.
Posted by: Savannah Martin – Tilden, IL – local gas station clerk Mar 07, 2015
ReplySorry Laurie, typo! Wagner not Wagoner!
Posted by: Donna Leeper – Coulterville, IL – FRIEND Mar 06, 2015
ReplySteve finally gets to meet Jesus, face to face! For myself, I’m very, very sad, but for Steve I’m happy! To me, it seems a bit early, but God had other plans! Steve was a God fearing man, and evidently finished his work here on earth! My heart and prayers go out for his beloved wife left behind, Laurie Wagoner Laumbattus! I’ll miss you my ole buddy, til we meet again! Love ya!
Posted by: Donna Leeper – Coulterville, IL – FRIEND Mar 06, 2015
ReplySo sorry for your loss! Steve was such a happy person! You always seen a smile on his face. Prayers to all!
Posted by: Clara & John Taylor Mar 06, 2015
ReplyLaurie! I’m SOOOOOOOOOOOOO VERY VERY SORRY for your loss! I had no idea he was sick, oh sweetheart, I’m at a loss for words! He was my long time bestie! But at least he’s in no more pain! And he finally got to meet Jesus, face to face! My heart and prayers go out to you love!
Posted by: Donna Leeper – Coulterville, IL – FRIEND Mar 06, 2015
ReplyYou will always be my best friend, years may have past but my memories will last a lifetime. You helped me through some of the darkest days and helped me see my light. I give you this light as a my way of thanking you for your friendship and your kindness to my children. I will miss you my friend!!! I will continue to pray for Laurie as she will miss even more. I know your smiling in heaven because
Posted by: Natalie – Red Bud, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
ReplyHeaven gained a very special soul through Steve Laumbattus’s passing. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
John 16:22-So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Posted by: Cindy Jones – Marissa, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
ReplyLaura and family, even though I have been out of touch socially with a majority of people, Steve has always been one of my friends who hold a special place in my heart. I myself am devastated at learning of Steve’s passing. Somehow the news of Steve’s health had bypassed me until Tuesday so needlessly it hit me hard. I cannot even imagine what you are going though. Just know I hold you and your family in my heart and
Posted by: Cindy Jones – Marissa, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
ReplyLori, you know our heart goes out to you and Steve’s family. He was the nicest person you could ever want to meet. His memories will always be with us and we will hold them so close to our hearts. We will always be here for you. We love you.
Posted by: Dawn and Bruce – Marissa, IL – friends Mar 06, 2015
ReplyI am so sorry to hear about St eve’s passing. We went to school together. He was such a sweet guy. Don’t think I ever saw him that he wasn’t smiling. The family is in my Prayers. Rest in Peace Steve.
Posted by: Marilyn Lea – summerville, GA – friend Mar 06, 2015
ReplyI am sorry for your loss I feel very sad that I did not realize that the cancer was that bad
Posted by: JP Hall – Marissa, IL – old friend Mar 06, 2015
ReplySo verry sorry for your lost Steve was a great person my prayers are with you and the family
Posted by: Alice mines – Marissa, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
ReplyLaura, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Steve and I grew up together in the same neiborhood and shared a lot of great memories.Even though time does what time does and we grew apart I always thought of him as one of my closest friends. He will be missed.
Posted by: Jay Sinn – New Athens, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
ReplySuch a sweet guy and so fun to hang around with at church. So glad we were friends and so fun to have you hang out at our house. You were a part of our extended family. You will be missed.
Posted by: Stephanie Loewen – Boise, ID – friend Mar 06, 2015
ReplyNever met anyone more positive… Just visited w him at Chatterbox 2 weeks ago. so very sorry.
Posted by: Mellanie Portz Mar 06, 2015
ReplySo sorry for your loss laurie!! Steve was a gray guy!! My prayers are with u!!
Posted by: nancy Morrison buecher – millstadt, IL – friend Mar 05, 2015
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So sorry for your loss laurie!! Steve was a gray guy!! My prayers are with u!!
Posted by: nancy Morrison buecher – millstadt, IL – friend Mar 05, 2015
Never met anyone more positive… Just visited w him at Chatterbox 2 weeks ago. so very sorry.
Posted by: Mellanie Portz Mar 06, 2015
Such a sweet guy and so fun to hang around with at church. So glad we were friends and so fun to have you hang out at our house. You were a part of our extended family. You will be missed.
Posted by: Stephanie Loewen – Boise, ID – friend Mar 06, 2015
Laura, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Steve and I grew up together in the same neiborhood and shared a lot of great memories.Even though time does what time does and we grew apart I always thought of him as one of my closest friends. He will be missed.
Posted by: Jay Sinn – New Athens, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
So verry sorry for your lost Steve was a great person my prayers are with you and the family
Posted by: Alice mines – Marissa, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
I am sorry for your loss I feel very sad that I did not realize that the cancer was that bad
Posted by: JP Hall – Marissa, IL – old friend Mar 06, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about St eve’s passing. We went to school together. He was such a sweet guy. Don’t think I ever saw him that he wasn’t smiling. The family is in my Prayers. Rest in Peace Steve.
Posted by: Marilyn Lea – summerville, GA – friend Mar 06, 2015
Lori, you know our heart goes out to you and Steve’s family. He was the nicest person you could ever want to meet. His memories will always be with us and we will hold them so close to our hearts. We will always be here for you. We love you.
Posted by: Dawn and Bruce – Marissa, IL – friends Mar 06, 2015
Laura and family, even though I have been out of touch socially with a majority of people, Steve has always been one of my friends who hold a special place in my heart. I myself am devastated at learning of Steve’s passing. Somehow the news of Steve’s health had bypassed me until Tuesday so needlessly it hit me hard. I cannot even imagine what you are going though. Just know I hold you and your family in my heart and
Posted by: Cindy Jones – Marissa, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
Heaven gained a very special soul through Steve Laumbattus’s passing. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
John 16:22-So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Posted by: Cindy Jones – Marissa, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
You will always be my best friend, years may have past but my memories will last a lifetime. You helped me through some of the darkest days and helped me see my light. I give you this light as a my way of thanking you for your friendship and your kindness to my children. I will miss you my friend!!! I will continue to pray for Laurie as she will miss even more. I know your smiling in heaven because
Posted by: Natalie – Red Bud, IL – Friend Mar 06, 2015
Laurie! I’m SOOOOOOOOOOOOO VERY VERY SORRY for your loss! I had no idea he was sick, oh sweetheart, I’m at a loss for words! He was my long time bestie! But at least he’s in no more pain! And he finally got to meet Jesus, face to face! My heart and prayers go out to you love!
Posted by: Donna Leeper – Coulterville, IL – FRIEND Mar 06, 2015
So sorry for your loss! Steve was such a happy person! You always seen a smile on his face. Prayers to all!
Posted by: Clara & John Taylor Mar 06, 2015
Steve finally gets to meet Jesus, face to face! For myself, I’m very, very sad, but for Steve I’m happy! To me, it seems a bit early, but God had other plans! Steve was a God fearing man, and evidently finished his work here on earth! My heart and prayers go out for his beloved wife left behind, Laurie Wagoner Laumbattus! I’ll miss you my ole buddy, til we meet again! Love ya!
Posted by: Donna Leeper – Coulterville, IL – FRIEND Mar 06, 2015
Sorry Laurie, typo! Wagner not Wagoner!
Posted by: Donna Leeper – Coulterville, IL – FRIEND Mar 06, 2015
My heart goes out to all of Steve’s family. I can’t believe he is gone. He always came in Casey’s early for coffee and a newspaper. He was so nice and always called me “sunshine”.
Posted by: Savannah Martin – Tilden, IL – local gas station clerk Mar 07, 2015
Steve was one of the most sincere and positive persons I have ever met. In the nearly twenty five years I knew him, I never once, heard him utter an unkind word about anyone. He always took time to say, “hello” and he was always smiling. This world grows a little darker for not having him in it. He was very special. We could all take a lesson in kindness from Steve. My heart goes out to Laurie and all of his family.
Posted by: Julie Cloud – Tilden, IL – Friend Mar 07, 2015
Praying for Laurie and Steve’s whole family. May the Lord bless and keep you all.
Posted by: Jeff Babcock – Belleville, IL Mar 10, 2015
Steve was such a special , one of a kind, always smiling ,unique and loving person. We love you Laurie and our hearts are with you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. We always thought of him as the brother we never had, and when he called me “sis” , I was so happy ! We have had some really great times and made lasting memories with Steve and Laurie. He really did make
… more
Posted by: Roger and Janet Felks – Baton Rouge, LA – Friends Mar 11, 2015
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. My family and I greatly appreciate it. We lost a wonderful man but gained a hero that day.
Posted by: Lori Laumbattus – IL – wife Mar 13, 2015
God’s gain an angel, but we lost a great friend. I will miss his goofy grin and his great big heart. Steve once told me after a Lions Club meeting that he never wanted to be as old as I am. Which I’m 6 yrs older, so I thank God that he didn’t get that wish and that he was given the gift of marrying the love of his life and gaining his own family. Steve, we will miss you, grieve you and celebrate your life but we will never forget you!
Posted by: Cindy Jones – Marissa, IL – Friend Mar 13, 2015
I was lucky enough to know Steve. He always had a smile and could make you laugh in a minute. And strong, he was strong and kind. That’s what I remember the most. I will miss you, Steve.
Posted by: Judy Fiscus – Hastings, MN – friend Jul 12, 2015