Steven Allen Dollar, 69. of Harrisburg. Illinois. passed away Sunday. October 29*. 2023. at
Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. IL. He was born October 9*. 1954, the son of Bill and Clara (Emery) Dollar. Steven attended THE CHURCH *Of New Beginnings* in Eldorado, IL, where he enjoyed helping out in any way he could, especially holding the door and greeting others. Steven loved meeting new people and making friends everywhere he went. He worked
through Coleman Tri-County Services at the Shawneetown Vocational Program for many
years and recently had been attending Community Day Services in Harrisburg where he
enjoyed working and socializing with his friends. He participated in Special Olympics
Bowling and horseback riding and loved earning trophies and medals. Steven had his own special style and is well known for his love for accessories, tattoos and new bling. He was a very driven individual that always knew what he wanted and advocated well for himself throughout his life. He was always ready for an adventure that would involve socializing with others, shopping, going to yard sales or out to eat. He had a unique sense of humor and enjoyed joking around with those around him. In 1985. Steven moved to Harrisburg. IL CRA (group home) operated by Coleman Tri-County Services, later re-named Lincoln Street CILA. He will be greatly missed by his housemates of 38 years. Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Clara Dollar and his brother Cecil Dollar. Left to cherish Steven's memory are his sister, Loretta; special friends- David Mills and Cindy Winters: as well as Coleman Tri-County Services staff and consumers: Lincoln Street CILA family -Robin, Mike, Ron and Staff.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:00am at Sunset Lawn Cemetery. Apostle Toby Hise and Reverend Deacon David M. Mills will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Coleman Tri-County Services. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent via the website www.colonialterracefuneralhome.com
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