John Thomas “Tom” Steele, 60, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 2:28 p.m. on November 5, 2009. He was born in Independence, Mo., on March 10, 1949. Tom graduated from Heritage High School in 1967, and attended SBU for two years. He was employed with Premium Painting. In 2004, Tom was united in marriage with Lynette Bellmer, in Springfield. He enjoyed Nascar and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; sister Rebecca Steele; and sister Jeanne Lion. He is survived by his wife, Lynette Steele; his parents, Thomas J. Steele and Alberta F. Steele; children, Jandee and her husband, Joe Neel, Terry Bemboom, Teresa and her husband, Brent Rayman, and Tina and her husband, Brian Smith; nine grandchildren; brothers, Don Steele and wife, Jackie, and Tim Steele and wife, Diane; sisters, Janice and her husband, Dennis VanWinkle, and Alisha and her husband, Todd Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807, on November 14, 2009, at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m., in the funeral home, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Greenlawn Funeral Home South in care of Lynette Steele.