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SCHILBE: Delores (Steeper) of Zurich

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On January 9, 2026 @ 8:43 AM In Obituary,Zurich | 57 Comments

SCHILBE: Delores (Steeper) of Zurich

Passed away peacefully at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Louis Schilbe. Loving mother of Dan and Terry Schilbe, and David Schilbe and Lia Berry. Proud grandmother of Charles (Aynsley), Christopher (Shannon), Sabrina (John), and Candace (John) and great-grandmother of many great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Lynda Huntley (Bruce). Predeceased by her parents Bruce and Eleanor Steeper, and her sister Jeanette Steeper.

Delores loved sitting in her chair crocheting with her cat “Prince” nestled in beside her. Through the spring, summer and fall, you could find her on the golf course, enjoying the game.

Keeping with Delores’ wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich at a later date.

Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “SCHILBE: Delores (Steeper) of Zurich”

Condolence from Sandra Dickert (Desjardine) on January 9th, 2026 1:00 PM

I am so sorry to read of Delores passing she was a beautiful lady inside and out. I have many fond memories of working for her and she was my mom’s favourite hairdresser for many many years. Sandra Dickert

Condolence from Blue Water Rest Home on January 9th, 2026 2:46 PM

Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Condolence from Evelyn Vincent on January 9th, 2026 3:14 PM

To Lou and family
sincere sympathy. Delores was a lovely lady and will be missed. May the good memories bring peace and comfort

Condolence from Bob Fisher on January 9th, 2026 6:19 PM

My sympathies to my friend Lou and his family. God Bless.

Condolence from Bob and Carol Johnston on January 9th, 2026 6:40 PM

Louis and family
Very sad to read about Delores. We have known her for many years and have fond memories of our snowmobile days and other fun times we had together.
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family .
Carol snd Bob

Condolence from Bob Fisher on January 9th, 2026 7:13 PM

Louie and family, my sincere condolences in your loss of Delores. She was a good friend and will be missed dearly.

Condolence from Cindy O’Brien on January 9th, 2026 7:30 PM

Lou, Dan and David,

So sorry to hear about Delores passing. I have so many fond memories of growing up across the street from your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hugs

Condolence from Danny & Karen Masse & family on January 9th, 2026 8:32 PM

Lou, Dan, Terry and family,
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Delores. For 26 years, we were neighbors when we lived in Zurich. We have many fond memories of Delores like spending time just chatting, looking at the fish in the pond and her beautiful flowers. She will be missed. We are so glad we got to visit Lou and Delores at their Anniversary party last year. It was just like old times, we chatted for awhile and had a few laughs. Please know you are all our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Condolence from Kim Mckay on January 10th, 2026 5:58 AM

Louis and family my deepest condolences in your loss. May your wonderful memories help you through this sadness.

Condolence from Doris Wragg on January 10th, 2026 8:30 AM

Lou, Dan and Dave and families , I am so sorry for your loss. Delores was quite a woman who loved life and her friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence from Murray Armstrong on January 10th, 2026 8:36 AM

Our sincere condolences to Louis and Family.

Lori and Murray

Condolence from Sally Desjardine on January 10th, 2026 9:46 AM

Lou, Dan&David,
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of a dear wife, mother, grandma and great grandma.

Sally Desjardine

Condolence from Ray & Karen Mathonia on January 10th, 2026 10:17 AM

Dear Louis and family :
Always a pleasure to meet up with her in Schilbe’s Hardware, a nice conversation enjoyed, this is where I knew her best. She was a great hair dresser to Maria and she always spoke highly of Delores and she came out lovely for years. Our condolences to you.

Condolence from Don & Charlene on January 10th, 2026 11:59 AM

Lou, Dan, Dave & families
Our deepest condolences in the loss of Dolores
Sincerely
Don & Charlene

Condolence from Bob and Elizabeth Merner on January 10th, 2026 12:07 PM

Louis,Dan and David our sincere sympathie to the passing of wife and mother
We always enjoyed talking to her in the hardware store many years ago.

Condolence from Chuck & Tanya Erb on January 10th, 2026 1:49 PM

Louis & Family,
Sincere condolences to you all, as you mourn Delores passing. Keeping you in our Thoughts & Prayers
Chuck & Tanya

Condolence from Joe and Marilyn Kenda on January 10th, 2026 4:15 PM

Lou, Dan, and Dave
Sending deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your dear wife and mother. Keep her memories close to your heart.❤️

Condolence from Jessica Vanderhaar on January 10th, 2026 4:33 PM

Oh Lou, I’m so sorry for your loss! Delores was one of a kind. I’m thinking of you ❤️

Condolence from Janisse & Jim Zimmerman on January 10th, 2026 5:11 PM

Dear Lou and Family – Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of Delores. She was a wonderful helper when I was campaigning for municipal council – we had so much fun. She was so involved in community events and had great stories about them. Delores will be missed!

Condolence from Mahlon & Pearl Ann Martin on January 10th, 2026 6:56 PM

To The Schilbe Family, Our deepest condolences to all of the family, as you grieve the loss of Delores, May our Heavenly Father surround you with love and peace through this time…
Mahlon and Pearl Ann Martin….

Condolence from Ron and Dianne Ducharme on January 10th, 2026 7:19 PM

Louis and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you
at this very sad time

Condolence from Wayne & Bonnie Keller on January 10th, 2026 7:24 PM

Louis and family…….sorry to hear of Delores passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
She is at peace now. Hugs, Wayne & Bonnie Keller

Condolence from Phil/Linda Regier on January 10th, 2026 7:34 PM

Our sincere condolences to you Loui & your family. Have many memories of Delores always doing my hair.

Condolence from Lorne & Pat Ballantyne on January 10th, 2026 8:32 PM

Sorry to hear of Delores’s passing. Condolences to you and your family

Condolence from Glen and Donna Greb on January 11th, 2026 6:47 AM

Lou, Dan and David,,,,,,,,,,so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Glen and Donna

Condolence from Bill and Brenda DeGroot on January 11th, 2026 7:24 AM

Louis, Dan, David and Families
Sending our sympathies on Delores passing

Condolence from Honey Lynn on January 11th, 2026 8:11 AM

So sorry for your loss Lou. Delores was a great lady. I am glad I got the chance to meet such a great lady.
So sorry again
Honey Lynn

Condolence from Jim Oescch on January 11th, 2026 9:14 AM

Lou and family

Sending my condolences to you all on Delores’ passing

Condolence from Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel on January 11th, 2026 11:41 AM

Sending our condolences to Lou, Dan, David and families on the loss of Delores. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Condolence from Pam and Rick Deichert on January 11th, 2026 11:49 AM

Lou, Dan and David,
Sending you heartfelt condolences on your loss of Delores. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Rob and Tracy Rau on January 11th, 2026 1:41 PM

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Delores.
Her warm smile will be fondly remembered.

Condolence from Char & Dan Elliott on January 11th, 2026 3:12 PM

Lou, Dan, David and families, so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Karen Rader & Ed Deichert on January 11th, 2026 4:45 PM

Ed and I send our condolences to you and your family. Delores was a special lady and gave me many great hairdos. We miss you at church and our many good visits at coffee hour.
You are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort at this sad time.

Condolence from Cam & Kathy Steckle on January 12th, 2026 5:14 AM

Lou
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of Delores.

Cam & Kathy Steckle

Condolence from Christa and Rob Ducharme on January 12th, 2026 5:34 AM

Lou, Dan, Dave and family,

So sorry to hear of Delores’ passing. I’ll remember her love of flowers, the occasional chat over the back fence or over a drink about what the kids were up to, and her love of her beloved Prince. May she rest now in peace. Thinking of you all.

Condolence from Ken & Dianne Clarke on January 12th, 2026 8:33 AM

Lou, Dan & Dave, Thinking of you all in your sad loss of Delores. Cherish your special memories shared together. With our deepest sympathies to you all.

Condolence from Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie on January 12th, 2026 2:59 PM

Lou, Dan, David and family. We send you all our sympathy and prayers at this sad time. Shane is going to miss her too.

Condolence from Gary and Christine Eagleson on January 12th, 2026 11:25 PM

It was memorable to have experienced Lou and Delores celebrating their wedding anniversary held at St Peters Lutheran Church last year. It was great to watch how happy she was at that time. Our sincere condolences to Lou and his extended family.

Condolence from Milt and Barb Dietrich on January 13th, 2026 8:52 AM

Lou, Dan, and Dave; Lynda and Bruce,

I have special memories of time spent at Bruce and Eleanor’s when a little girl and Delores making a fuss over me. She was kind and fun.
May your memories of happy times together be a comfort to you always.
Our sincere condolences on her passing.

Condolence from Vicki Geoffrey (Overholt) on January 13th, 2026 9:50 AM

With my deepest sympathy and a heavy heart Lou, Dan, David and Families.
May you find moments of peace and healing in the midst of grief.
A shout out to Delores, for making the ladies of Zurich look so beautiful with their hair done, for a Friday date night at the bowling lanes.♥️

Condolence from Doug and Joyce McBeath on January 13th, 2026 12:09 PM

Doug and I send our condolences to you and your family Lou. I have many memories of Delores as a teenager when she was my hairdresser and how her beloved cats used to greet me at the door. We met again when we moved to Zurich at the hardware store. She met everyone with a smile. Let your memories sustain you in this sad time

Condolence from Jeff O’Brien on January 13th, 2026 2:04 PM

Louis, Dan and David,
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of Delores.

Condolence from Christine Smith on January 13th, 2026 3:27 PM

I was sad to hear of Delores’ passing. It was always lovely chatting with her at the home. I know that Alice misses her greatly. She had a wonderful roommate.

My deepest condolences to you Lou and your family.

Christine Smith

Condolence from Paula LaPorte on January 13th, 2026 6:10 PM

Dear Lou and family,
My heartfelt condolences to you.
Dolores always had a smile and a happy greeting whenever I came into the hardware store ..(I know, a long time ago, seems like yesterday).
I remember the gardens you had in your backyard …were so beautiful, the different colours…it was like a Monet painting.
You will have so many memories, find comfort in them.
In deepest sympathy,

Condolence from Ann Brabender on January 13th, 2026 6:43 PM

Lou and family – my deepest sympathy. Cherish the memories.

Condolence from Julie Grimminck on January 13th, 2026 8:05 PM

Dear Lou and Family,
Sending condolences to you. May you be comforted by words of kindness, stories that bring smiles and joy as you celebrate Delores’ life.

Condolence from Charlene Schnarr (Reid) on January 13th, 2026 10:32 PM

Very sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Pauline Miller on January 15th, 2026 8:56 AM

Dear Lou, Dan, David, Lynda & families
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Delores. She was a
very special lady. Always a beautiful smile. Treasure all your wonderful, loving memories of Delores, hold them close!
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very sad & most difficult time!💔

Condolence from Robert and Alma Westlake on January 15th, 2026 9:46 AM

Louis, Dan, and David; – sincere sympathy to you in the passing of a wife and mother. You will have many happy memories.

Condolence from Susan Holmes on January 15th, 2026 9:19 PM

Condolences to Louis and family. Many memories in the Hardware store as well as my mother’s every Friday hairdresser.

Susan (Parke) Holmes

Condolence from Deb Regier on January 16th, 2026 9:09 PM

Sending my sympathy to the family and friends of Delores. I have fond and treasured memories. RIP.

Condolence from Mark Heimrich on January 17th, 2026 5:03 AM

Lou, Dan, David & family;

Our sincere condolences in the loss of Delores, your dear wife, mother, and grandmother. Cherish your memories. My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich, wishes to express her sympathy to you all as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Mark and Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott and Spencer, and Marilyn Heimrich.

Condolence from Rick & Patti Bedard on January 18th, 2026 3:54 PM

Louis, Dan and Dave. Sorry for your loss of Delores. We send our sincere condolences to you all.

Condolence from Jim and Phyllis Ramer on January 19th, 2026 6:34 PM

To Louis and Family Our sincere condolences in your loss of a wife and mother. Good memories at the Hardware store.

Condolence from Harriet Vander Burgt on January 19th, 2026 7:28 PM

Lou and family: So very sorry to hear of Delores’ passing. I remember her kindness and friendliness. Thinking of you all❤️

Condolence from Erin Traquair on January 20th, 2026 12:47 PM

Lou & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss, Delores was such a lovely woman. I’ll remember her fondly.
Sending you big hugs Lou.

Condolence from Donna O’Brien on February 3rd, 2026 8:42 AM

Lou, Dan, and David,
Please accept my sympathy in the passing of Delores, you cared for her so well!

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