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Pfc John Matthew Steenge

June 12, 1986 — December 25, 2005

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Saturday, January 7, 2006 in the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel with the Rev. John R. Selders officiating for PFC John Matthew Steenge of Idaho Rd in Austintown, who passed away suddenly Sunday, December 25, 2005 in Germany. John was 19. John was born on June 12, 1986 in Warren, Ohio and was the son of John W. and Jill A. (Schier) Steenge. John was a 2004 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended the Mahoning County Joint Vocational School. He enjoyed working on cars and computers. John loved playing pool and loved music. John was especially fascinated with the music band Insane Clown Posse, in which he had the privilege of designing some of their web sites. John was honorably serving his country in the United States Army stationed in Germany. John served a tour of duty in Iraq from December 2004 until December 2005 having finished two days before Christmas. John received the Overseas Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Unit Citation. Besides his parents, John will be sadly missed by his fiancé Linzi M. Jones and her daughter Skyler R. Jones both of Lakemore, Ohio, a brother Christopher J. Steenge at home and his girlfriend Denise Petrilli of Canfield; a paternal grandfather “Opa” Gerrit Steenge of the Netherlands; maternal grandparents Richard and Betty Bartholmew of Bristolville, Ohio; aunts Linda (Frank) Armstrong of Warren, Susan (Nick) Coliadis of Florida, and Thea Steenge of South Carolina; a uncle John (Chrissy) Schier of Southington; a best friend David Emler; many cousins and a host of friends; and his pet poodle “Spanky” John was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother “Oma” Siepke Steenge and great grandparents Leo H. and Fern Mary Weaver. Family will receive friends from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 9 PM Friday, January 6, 2006. Burial with full active military honors will be held in Green Haven Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in John's memory to Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County P.O. Box 1205 Youngstown, Ohio 44501.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, January 6, 2006

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel

5797 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44515

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Memorial Service in the Near Future

Saturday, January 7, 2006

11:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel

5797 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44515

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Cemetery

Saturday, January 7, 2006

12:15 - 12:45 pm (Eastern time)

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Family Gathering

Saturday, January 7, 2006

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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