Steven Gregory Voyles, 61, of Burlington, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his home. He was born March 4, 1962 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to John “Jack” L. and Glenna J. Hess Voyles. He was a 1980 graduate of New London High School and attended Hawkeye Technical College in Waterloo. On March 23, 1985 he married Teresa Marie Wilson in New London; she died February 26, 2023.
He worked at Burlington Basket Company for over twenty years, then at O’Reillys Auto Parts in Burlington for the past several years. Steve enjoyed fishing; going to Geode; NASCAR races; and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Chicago Bears. He was very artistic and had a great sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family, especially his kids and grandchildren.
Steve is survived by his mother of New London; two sons, Christopher (Amber) Voyles of New London and Jordan (Alexandra) Voyles of Burlington; two daughters, Stephanie (Dan) Housh of Mt. Pleasant and Abigail Voyles of Mediapolis; six grandchildren; one brother John (Heather) Voyles of Blakesburg, Iowa; and four sisters, Cindy (Curt) Watson, Sharon (Scott) Barron, Karen (Tim) Conrad, and Denise (Russ) Wolfe, all of Mt. Pleasant; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, his wife, and nephew Ethan Conrad.
Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family greeting friends from 2:00 until 4:00 pm. According to his wishes, his body will cremated with private inurnment at a later date. A memorial in his honor has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.