Betty Jean Steck

Betty J. Steck, age 94, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Reflections Memory Care in Holts Summit, Missouri.

Betty was born on June 7, 1931, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Herrmann Ott and Lola (Messer) Ott. Betty was united in marriage to Leo Steck on April 7, 1951. Together they raised a family of 6 children, operated a small family farm, owned and managed several rental properties, and were very active in their catholic faith as members of St. Peter Catholic Church and St. Martin Catholic Church.

As a homemaker, Betty managed a large garden, canned fruits and vegetables, was a fantastic cook, loved to sew crafts and handmade quilts, and provided a loving home for her family. She is remembered for giving her grandchildren their first bath, marking birthdays with a card and a small gift of money, and attending all of the important events like birthday parties, first communions, school activities, etc. She also loved to travel (visiting all 50 states and several countries), camp, and spend time with family, friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Betty is survived by three sons, Michael (Mary) Steck, Daniel (Rosie) Steck, Harold (Cheryl) Steck; two daughters, Lois (Kenny) Schulte, Linda (Kevin) Welch; a daughter-in-law, Irasema Steck; 11 grandchildren, Matt (Erin), Mark (Lisa), Travis (Gesse), Kevin, Jesse (Melissa), Jason (Elizabeth) Angela (Mike), Kyle (Mary), Shelby (Amos), Jacob (Mychael), Rachel; and 20 great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her son Timothy, and her grandson, Michael Stotler.
Betty was kind, generous, faithful, hard-working and, above all, loved her family unconditionally. She will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Nicholas J. Reid officiating.

Burial will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Vitae (Pro-Life) or Pregnancy Help Center or St. Martin Catholic Church

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com