

Born October 3, 1944 in Tuscola to Dale C. and Caroline (Foerster) Nichols, he married Jody Lynn Tennell on November 26, 1969 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Angela Nichols of Pekin; three sons, Joseph (Rosemary) Abraham, III of Peoria, Jeffrey Abraham of Pekin and Scott (Susan) Nichols of Morton; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Nichols.
Steve was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1965 to 1967.
He worked for C& H Printing in Peoria for 24 years, retiring in 1991. He then joined his wife in the floral business.
Steve loved watching sports, especially the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears.
His private graveside will be at Woodrow Cemetery in rural Pekin. Pastor Brad Martin will officiate. There will be no visitation. Military rites will be provided by the Military Funeral Honors and Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.
A gathering celebrating Steve’s life will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Pekin Moose Family Center 916.
Arrangements are being handled by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Pekin Union Mission at 203 Court St. Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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