Steven Scott Hardiek, age 62

January 10, 1964 – May 6, 2026

Steven Scott Hardiek, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home.

Private services will be held.   In loving memory of Steven, memorials may be made to family. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Steven was born on January 10, 1964, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Gerald and Luella (Hutmacher) Hardiek.

He was a graduate of Dieterich High School. He loved tinkering on cars.

Steven is survived by-

Grandson whom he raised- Gage Thompson

Daughter- Andrea Hardiek

Step-Grandson- Mark Walker

Siblings-Geri (James “Jag”) Woods; Joe (Sheila) Hardiek; Mary Lynn (Larry) Carroll; Patty (Greg) Garbe; Mark (Brenda) Hardiek; Christy (Gary) Harder; Kara (Ron) Geier and Matt (Carol) Hardiek

Sister-in-Law-Marke Hardiek

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, son Christopher Hardiek, siblings Paul Hardiek, Larry Hardiek and Tracy Hardiek, wife Linda Marie and stepdaughter Jessica Nichole Thompson.