Born: December 9, 1966 - Deceased: August 27, 2024
Todd M. Steffens, 57, of Belleville IL was born in E St Louis IL on December 9th, 1966. He passed away at home surrounded by family & friends. He had been battling cancer for over 2 years.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, Gregor (Bud) and Golda Mae (Jean) Steffens
- Brother-in-law, George R Ripplinger Jr.
Surviving are his:
- Sister, Terry Ripplinger
- Brother, Martin (Kathie) Steffens
- Nephew, Dan (Becky) Vunetich
- Nieces:
- Jana (Paul) Amann
- Renee (Lee) Flanigan
- Michelle Chadwick
- Great nieces & nephews
- Many other relatives and friends
Todd was a graduate of Belleville East Township High School, where he made many lifelong friends.
Todd was a true sports afficionado. Being very knowledgeable of all sports, he could quote statistics and explain the game to anyone for hours. He loved all sports especially, St Louis Blues Hockey and Fairmount Park Racetrack. The track was his happy place. He had a brotherhood of friends at the track. They would socialize, handicap, share their stories and place their bets. He loved betting and winning. Todd spent many hours basking in the sun by the pool.
Todd had a special way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the room. He had a way of making people feel welcome and loved with his special greetings.
He always asked about you, your family, and he was truly interested. He really wanted to know. He would tell you how proud he was of you or your family. He had a way of making us feel good about ourselves. He was a true friend. He would do anything he could to help you but rarely asked for anything. He did not want to be a burden. He wanted to show you a good time. He was kindhearted, easy going and fun to be with guy that had a great laugh and smile.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Human Society or Belleville Family Hospice.
There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
7 Comments
I sure will missed you my friend. My days in Target were happy especially when we work together, laughed or enjoyed our conversations. You are one true and sincere friend. May you Rest In Peace. Much Love,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Todd. Condolences to the family. He was a great guy. I know he will be missed by all
I was lucky to know and work with Todd. Sorry to hear.
Me and Todd went back to King Jr High were he took me to his house in Parkside tend shares Pizza with me. He had such a welcoming spirit. I Cheri’s the days we walked this earth together and I will truly miss visiting him. His friend will never forget him. RIP Todd.
I lived behind Todd and his family when I was a kid. Todd was a great guy. Always made me laugh. I know he will be missed but never forgotten.
I am so sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. Todd will always have a special place in my heart. I knew him as a little boy growing up in Parkside and he was always laughing. His backyard and our backyard were kitty-cornered from each other. Todd and my brother, Terry Conklin, grew up playing together, and Todd was always at our house and Terry was always at Todd’s. I also remember his mom Mrs Steffens always smiling and being a very friendly person. Over the years I have often thought about Todd. My brother Terry also passed away. He died in 2012. Rest in peace Todd and my condolences go out to his entire family.
Todd was a great person his mother Jean and his father bud. I grow up with Todd and Parkside neighborhood Rest in peace my brother.