Beth Arlene Zobel

Beth Arlene Zobel, 94, of Yorkville, IL passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 30, 1931 in West Point, NE. The daughter of George R. and Ruth (Pittack) Steil. She married Marlin J. Zobel on August 2, 1953 at Cross Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE., and were happily married for 60 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sycamore, IL. Beth was a graduate of Concordia University of River Forest, IL. She was a Lutheran school teacher and taught at schools in TX, MI, NE, MO, IL. and most recently at Cross Lutheran School in Yorkville. She played the organ and piano, enjoyed singing and taught Sunday school for the church. She also enjoyed reading, gardening and birds.
She is survived by her four children, Suzanne Zobel, Mary (David) Buchholz, James (Carol) Zobel, and Karen (Steven) Hight; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis (Lyle) Kurth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marlin, her brother Gerald Steil, and two sisters, Ardene Wright and Maxine Steil.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Route 47, Yorkville, IL. 60560 with Pastor Paul Mumme officiating. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Marlin and Beth Zobel Scholarship Fund at Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
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