- Date Of Birth: May 17, 1953
- Date Of Death: May 23, 2018
- State: Illinois
Steven Jeffrey Burris, 65, of Marseilles, passed away at 1:57 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Pleasant View with his daughters by his side. He was born on May 7, 1953, in Marseilles to Joffre and Margaret (Johnson) Burris.
He had worked for many years at Impact Industries, Bill Walsh, and Sherman’s, but was most known for the last 50 years as an area musician. Steve, along with his brother and close friends, created their first band when he was 13 years old. His passion was born and the fuse was lit, which was carried with him for over 50 years. The most well-known bands he will be remembered for being in were, Freedom, Touche, The Edge, and Say Uncle, and ending his musical career in The Wes Hausken Trio. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa.
He is survived by his daughters, Ashley Medler, of Marseilles, and Elizabeth (Brent) Johnson, of Marseilles. He had 4 granddaughters Gabi, Chloe, Mikayla, and Taylor, who he loved dearly. He is also survived by his brother Dave, and everyone he has ever shared a stage with as he considered those men and women family as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
