Mr. Steven McNeill

December 30, 1960 — May 1, 2015

Marion- Steven McNeill, 54, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 while travelling in Mexico. Steven was born on December 30, 1960 in Herrin to Donald Henderson and Elizabeth Lorraine (Witzel) McNeill. He married Teresa Ensinger on June 30, 2012 in Mexico. She survives of Marion. Steven was a longtime area jeweler who has owned and operated Diamond Designs in Marion since 1997. He was civically active and a longtime member of the Marion Chamber of Commerce. He was a former Boy Scout leader for several years and remained active in Boy Scouts of America. He was an advocate for the Poshard Foundation and Pat’s Kids. He had a big heart and a bigger personality. Steven was quite witty and comical and as a result, he never met a stranger. He enjoyed entertaining people and cooking for his friends and family. He travelled the world extensively and was an avid scuba diver. His favorite dive spot was the Isla Mujeres in Mexico. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Survivors include- Wife- Teresa McNeill of Marion Seven children: Liz McNeill and Jason Miller of Herrin Jami Mazurek and husband John of Auburn, IL Patrick McNeill of Herrin Molly McNeill and fiancé Christian Thomas of Herrin Cody Webb of Carterville Nathan Webb and fiancée, Sierra of Pinckneyville Ryan Judd Three grandchildren: Jobe and Josie Miller of Herrin Rylynn Mazurek of Auburn Sister- Dawn Marie McNeill of Herrin Several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and brother- Mark Allen McNeill. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Mr. Wayne Hosman will deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of service, Saturday, at the funeral home. A private committal service will be held later at Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Energy. Memorial donations are suggested to the Poshard Foundation and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13^th St./ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.

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Mr. Steven McNeill

December 30, 1960 — May 1, 2015

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