Steven William Western

Steven William Western, age 77, of Topeka, IN passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 9 am following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.  He was born to Glen & Nancy “Viola” (Beck) Western on April 16, 1945 in Kirksville, MO. On July 26, 1969 he married Carol Pryor at Coffee Christian Church in Downing, MO.

Raising cattle was Steve’s passion and also how he made his living for the majority of his life. He owned and operated his own trucking business and Steve Western Livestock, sending cattle all over the United States and to other countries. Steve also worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad in the 1960’s and was a long time member of Topeka Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family.

Survivors include, his wife of 53 years, Carol Western; four children, Richard (Debby) Western of Greentop, MO, Lucinda Western of Wyoming, Stephanie (Larry) Davenport of Sturgis, MI, and Tricia (Tony) Hawk of Albion, IN; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Sam (Diane) Western of Kirksville, MO and Tom Western of Greentop, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Jeffrey Leon Western; a brother, Tim Western; and a sister-in-law, Roberta Mark.

A funeral service will be held in Steven’s honor on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 11 am at Topeka Baptist Church, 104 North St, Topeka, IN 46571.  Pastor Bob Wilson will officiate.

Family and friends will be received from 4-7 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. There will also be an hour of visitation prior to the service on Friday at the church.

The family of Steve Western wishes to send their thanks to Roger Harshman, Dr. Lisa Lane, Dr. Warrener, administration, nurses, all caregivers at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville, Indiana, and Parkview Hospice for their compassionate care.

Memorial donations may be directed to Topeka Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be share with the family online at [email protected]