Taylorville Obits

Steven Mitsdarffer

Steven M. Mitsdarffer, 69, of Assumption, died February 1, 2021 at his home.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Assumption.
Memorials may be made to Central A&M FFA.

Steven was born on February 24, 1951 in Pana, IL, the son of Roman L “Shorty” and Mary (Rever) Mitsdarffer.  He married Shelia Ann Bough on November 20, 1971 in Assumption, IL.  She preceded him in death in 2000.

Steven was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Assumption and was retired from Christian County FS, after 35 years of service.  He served in the Illinois National Guard and was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Pittsburg Steelers fan.  He loved his grandkids and enjoyed gardening and fishing.

Surviving are his children: son, John (Joannie) Mitsdarffer and daughter, Heather (Steven) Durbin all of Assumption, IL; grandchildren: Grace (Adam) Snively, Brace DeClerck, Shania Stockdale, Briona Durbin, Maygan Durbin, Abbigail Durbin and Rainey Mitsdarffer; great-grandchildren: Pierce Snively and Katelyn Boulware; sister, Beverly Weakly of Moweaqua, IL; sisters-in-law: Pam (Bill) Roseberry and Shelly (Steve) Dennis of Taylorville, IL; and four nephews.

Preceding him in death is his wife, Shelia, parents and one niece.

Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements.  Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com .