Stephen J. Streets, 56, a 20-year resident of Grovertown, died suddenly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

Steve is the son of Sommie B. Streets Kruder and was born in Elkins, W. Va. on Oct. 1, 1959. He received most of his education in Oaklawn, Ill. and finished in Plymouth. Steve served in Germany with the United States Army from 1980-1983 and then continued to serve many years in the National Guard. A carpenter by trade, Steve had worked for Eisenhour Home Improvements, the Damon Corp. and Medallion Cabinetry.

On Aug. 14, 1999, in Grovertown, he took as his bride Amy B. White. They blended a family of five children. Family times were important to him and he took pleasure in being stubborn and good naturedly ornery. He enjoyed relaxing in the back yard in the company of his Shitzu Khloee. Steve also liked watching Western movies and listening to Country Music.

He is survived by his wife: Amy; and children: Jennifer A. (TJ) Smith, Rochester; their son: Cole W. Dowd; Stephen J. Streets, Argos; Deanna M. (Bob) Hinsey, Kewanna; children: Austin; Gabrial; and Anna; and Ashley N. Fawley, South Bend; one brother: David W. (Emily) Streets, Eagle River, Alaska; and nieces and nephew: Chelsea; DJ; and Heather survive, as well as mother-in-law: Dorothy M. White, Plymouth.

Steve was preceded in death by daughter: Rachel E. Fawley, on May 24, 2002, his stepfather: Calvin E. Kruder Sr.; father-in-law: Howard L. White Sr. and maternal grandparents Herbert and Anna Grace Streets.

Visitation will be held on from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in the funeral home with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services in the funeral home.

Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth where Military Honors will be accorded him by members of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars – Marshall Co. Post 1162 and the DAV.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, Chicago.