Steven Hand

October 17, 1952 - September 13, 2017

PRINCETON — Steven M. Hand, 64, of Princeton went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. He was born in Princeton to Donald and Anna Hand. He married Pam Grieff Aug. 5, 1978. He loved her, unconditionally, for 39 awesome years. Steve worked at Illinois Cement in LaSalle for too many years. Steve loved life. He loved Jesus, family and friends, and he was the best husband, father and friend. He had a big personality that could light up a room. He was always happy with whatever life threw his way. He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing and drinking an ice cold Budweiser. He served as a youth group leader for many years at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. He was an active member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton, and he loved his church family. He is survived by his wife, Pam; a son, Josh (Lynn) Engels; a daughter, Ashley (Matt) Yucus; a brother, Kevin Hand; a sister, Debbie Frye; and five grandkids, Julian, Elijah, Ava, Alaina and Vivian Engels. Steve was a proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother- and father-in-law; and his brother, Alan Hand. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton with Pastor Derek Boggs officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Memorials may be directed to the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.