STEALY, Jeffrey H. 1966-2011

STEALY, GEISLER, SUNLIN, WILSON

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 6/15/2011 at 01:00:32

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[Waterloo Courier, Sunday, January 9, 2011]

WATERLOO — Jeffrey Howard "Jeff" Stealy, 44, of East Moline, Ill., formerly of Waterloo, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Trinity, Rock Island.

He was born Feb. 13, 1966, in Waterloo, son of Jerry and Judi Geisler Stealy. He married Hope Sunlin Dec. 6, 1997, in Moline. They later divorced.

Survived by: his children, Samantha Stealy and Jacob Stealy; his parents; a brother, David (Sara) of Arlington, Va.; special friends, Hope and Todd Jones of Moline, Ill.; and his maternal grandmother, Enid Wilson of Cedar Falls.

Preceded in death by: his maternal grandfathers, Ron Geisler Sr. and Ralph Wilson; and paternal grandparents, Howard and Dorothy Stealy.

Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Christ's Family Church, Davenport. His body has been cremated. Public visitation from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Moline.

Memorials: may be directed to an educational fund for his children.

A special thanks to Dan Driscoll, Shannon Carriger, Christ’s Family Church in Davenport, the racing community, staff at Trinity Rock Island and everyone who helped with Jeff’s care through his illness.

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[Quad Cities Obituaries January, 7, 2011]

EAST MOLINE — Jeffrey Howard “Jeff” Stealy, 44, of East Moline, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Trinity, Rock Island.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2011, at Christ’s Family Church, 4601 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to an educational fund for his children.

Jeff was born February 13, 1966, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Jerry and Judi Geisler Stealy. He married Hope Sunlin on December 6, 1997, in Moline; they later divorced, but remained very close friends.

Jeff was currently employed by Stealy Performance Machine as an automotive machinist specializing in building racing engines. Jeff was an avid drag racer and some of his accomplishments include NHRA Division 5 Super Stock Champion, Mid South Nationals Champion in Super Stock Eliminator, and twice Champion of the Mile High Nationals in Super Stock Eliminator. He also had multiple Stock and Super Stock class wins, and set many NHRA National records. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children.

Survivors include his children, Samantha Stealy and Jacob Stealy; his parents; brother, David (Sara) Stealy, Arlington, Va.; special friends, Hope and Todd Jones, Moline; and maternal grandmother, Enid Wilson, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfathers, Ron Geisler Sr. and Ralph Wilson, paternal grandparents, Howard and Dorothy Stealy.

A special thanks to Dan Driscoll, Shannon Carriger, Christ’s Family Church in Davenport, the racing community, staff at Trinity Rock Island and everyone who helped with Jeff’s care through his illness.

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