Steven Arthur Rose, 47, of Coal City Died suddenly on April 24, 2009. He was born on November 24, 1961.

He will be greatly missed by his family and too many friends to name. Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman, and an amateur golfer. He was a lifelong member of the IBEW Local number 9.

He is survived by his only son Corey, father Jonathan, siblings Debbie Friddle (Joe Thatcher), Theresa (Patrick) Dicken, Scott (Nina) Rose, Deniece (Howard) Schott, and John Rose. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, mother and step father, Barbara (Rose) Michael Feeley, grandparents, Ed and Ruby Grover, and Jonathan and Pearl Rose.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday April 28, 2009 at the Ferrari Funeral Chapel in Coal City; Pastor Chris Beamsley will officiate with inurnment in Oakwood cemetery in Wilmington. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2:00-8:00 and on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of service at Ferrari Funeral Services (corner of Spring Road and Ferrari Drive) online guest book at www.ferrarifuneral.com or phone (815) 634-4040 for information.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for his son Corey's college education fund.