Amelia Orelie Stedman
AUGUST 5, 1928 – JULY 15, 2022
Amelia Orelie Stedman, 93, of Greencastle passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 15, 2022, at Mill Pond Health Campus.
Amelia was born in Terre Haute on August 5, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Amelia (LaLoux) Lemont, and was a graduate of Rankin School in Terre Haute. She married Virgil Stedman on February 24, 1944.
Mrs. Stedman was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #291 in Terre Haute, Marion Extension Homemakers Club, and National Railroaders Camping Association. Amelia was an avid crafter, but crocheting was her favorite, winning many blue ribbons at the fair. Her greatest love was her family.
Survivors include, two sons, Ronald A Stedman, (wife-Lola), Moweaqua, Illinois, and John R. Stedman, (wife-Diana), Decatur, Illinois; two daughters, Teresa Bunning, Latham, Illinois, and Sally Hendricks, (husband-Jim) Greencastle; nine grandchildren, Carrie Stedman, Sarah Major, (husband-Seth), Seth Stedman, Lindsey Stedman, Collin Stedman, (wife-Amanda), Jessica Stearley, (husband-Troy), Zachery Wood, (wife-Melissa), Ryan Stedman, and Mark Stedman; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and Love of her life, Virgil Stedman Sr., a son Virgil Stedman Jr.; three brothers Joseph Henry Lemont, Paul E. Lemont, and Robert C. Lemont Sr.; a grandson Cody Bunning; a great grandson, Jordon Bunning; and a son-in-law, Mike Bunning.
The family will plan a memorial service at a later date.
