Steven Charles Ladage

Steven Charles Ladage, 57, of Heyworth, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 9:35 p.m. at his home. He was surrounded by loved ones, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

Steve was born December 20, 1961, in Springfield, to Charles and Sylvia Shadwell Ladage. He married Kjarsti Sapp on June 7, 2008, in Leroy. He is survived by his wife Kjarsti and five children: John (Jenae) Ladage of Ivensdale; Jane (Kevin) Kauffman of Bloomington; Rebecca (Mitch) Nelson of Normal; Daniel (Peggy) Ladage of Bloomington and Charlotte "Charlie" Ladage at home, as well as two grandchildren, Levi Kauffman and Ava Ladage. He is also survived by two sisters, Pam Mendenhall of Springfield and Cheryl (Bob) Giacomini of New Berlin; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marjorie and Don Sapp of Atlanta; two brothers-in-law, Rob (Tracy) Sapp of Goodfield and Ben (Wendy) Sapp of Sherman, as well as one aunt, Wanda Ladage of Chatham and one uncle, Duane (Joyce) Shadwell of Effingham, and many nieces, nephews and cousins, all who loved Steve.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Annabelle Ladage.

In 1991, Steve began working for Cornerstone Construction. He was dedicated to his career and in 1999 became the owner. He and Kjarsti worked very hard and took great pride in that business.

He was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Among his hobbies, Steve enjoyed the outdoors, collecting and shooting his guns, and was never short of camouflage clothing.

Steve was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 10 a.m., at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. Pastor Chad Sparks will officiate. A visitation will be held Monday, February 25, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home. Internment will be in Randolph Township Cemetery in Heyworth.

Memorial contributions may be made to Covell Community Church or Compass Church in Normal.