Carl Steenhoek

Carl Steenhoek, 98, of Monroe passed away into the arms of Jesus on July 10, 2025, at the Cottages in Pella, surrounded by his children and many of his family. Carl was born on January 11, 1927, to James and Gertie (Marks) Steenhoek in Marion County at the home of his grandparents where they resided. Carl was the youngest of five children.

Carl married Marie L. (Brown) on July 22, 1950, in the Reasnor Methodist Church. To this union were born Sandra (late Larry) Hartman of Princeville, IL, Marvin (Kathy) Steenhoek of Pella, Joyce (Francis) Van Der Hart of Monroe, and Donald (LuAnne) Steenhoek of Reasnor.

Carl farmed in Jasper County near Reasnor for many years. He also was a school bus driver for the Monroe Community School District for 30 years. Carl was a 65+ year member of the Monroe United Methodist Church, participated in Methodist Men, served as President of the church Trustees and belonged to the Forever Young group. Carl enjoyed attending events for his grandchildren, playing cards, watching sports and coffee time. In his younger years, he spent time hunting and fishing.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Matthew Steenhoek, son-in-law, Larry Hartman, brother, Harvey (Florence) Steenhoek, his sisters, Gladys (Neil) Woody and Helen (Robert) Marshall, a brother-in-law, Logan Ver Ploeg and a dear friend Beverly Rickabaugh.

He is survived by his sister Wilma Ver Ploeg, his 4 children, grandchildren, Marie (Nate) Lindahl, David (Dawn) Hartman, Erin (Jason) Church, Kendra (Ian) Beckjorden, Lisa (Jessica) Hilton, Melissa Van Der Hart, Garrett (Paula) Van Der Hart, Kristina Van Der Hart, Kurt Steenhoek and Joel (Alicia) Steenhoek.

Also surviving are his great-grandchildren, Rachel, Rebekah, Mikayla, Magdelina, William, Wesley, Russell, Brynlee, Addison, Hayden, Bailee, Bella, Breyten, Emma, Paul, Eli, Kynlee, Tucker, Kelsey, Abbi, Taryn, Kenny and Vincent. And his great-great-grandsons Broderick, Alexander, Braxton, Briar and another on the way. Carl also had many nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by his very special neighbors Joe and Rose Briggs who have provided him with so much care and support over the years.

The family appreciates the staff at the Cottages for their care during the last 3 months of his life.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30 am at the Monroe United Methodist Church with burial following at Silent City Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Monroe United Methodist Church.