Stephen J. Holub, 81, of Rock Island, passed away Jan. 22, 2017, at his home.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to the family.
Stephen was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Prairieburg, Iowa, the son of Albert and Elizabeth Holub. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Stephen married Bett Thompson on Aug. 1, 1958, in Rock Island. She passed away Jan. 16, 2007.
He retired from Farmall and also worked as a subcontractor for Acri and Carver Lumber. Stephen was a member of Rock Island American Legion Post 1303 and was also a 32nd degree Mason.
Survivors include his children, Stephen Michael Holub and Nola Howard; grandchildren, Nikki Howard and Eric Howard; and a great-grandson, Robert Howard. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his siblings.