Kara Steele
September 02, 2015
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Kara Steele, 50, passed away September 2, 2015, from complications of leukemia after a courageous battle. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 18, 1964.
Kara married Doug Steele on May 5, 1990, and they were blessed with two children, Logan and Bailey. Kara was a mother to many. She loved vacationing with her family, motorcycle rides with her husband, and spending time with other family and friends. Kara had an adventurous spirit, passion for life, and contagious personality that will never be forgotten.
Kara is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Doug; children, Logan and Bailey Steele; siblings, Steve (Ginger) Stewart, Loren (Karen) Lombardi, and Stacey (Julie) Stewart; step-father, Aldo Lombardi; as well as many relatives and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lombardi; father, Leslie Stewart; and her dogs, Diva and Daisy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions will be received by the family and directed to a cause close to Kara’s heart at a later time.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carina Rohne
09/11/2015
Hi Doug, I apologize that I am now just learning of the passing of Kara. I think so much of you and my heart goes out to you and your children. I will say a prayer for you.
Peace be with you,
Carina Rohne
The Murray Family
09/10/2015
We are very sorry to hear that you have lost Kara, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Ron Harmeyer
09/10/2015
Ron's Homes, Inc. is so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you.
Lauren, Joe & family
09/09/2015
We're so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers??
Don Davis Bright Electric
09/06/2015
So very sorry for your family loss of the corner stone of your lives.
You all fought long and hard together.
God Bless
Tom Black
09/06/2015
I'm so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family
Judy & Lenard McCarl & Family
09/05/2015
We are so very sorry about Kara. We are thinking of you all every day.Kara was a great cousin of ours and even though we did not see each other often, we still thought about her & her family. Every time I think of Kara, I see her smiling face. I tried to call Doug from a number I got online & it was disconnected. If there is anything we can do, please call us and we will be right there. We will see you all at the visitation & funeral. Again, we are so sorry and you are all in our prayers.
Robin Howard
09/05/2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know your all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Sharon
09/03/2015
To the Steele family, hugs to all of you. I found this saying and although I never met Kara in person, I felt I knew her through all of the messages posted on facebook over the last year. This poem below reminds of something she would say to all of you.
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me". Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with you your life, don't worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin, Until the day comes we're together again.