STEELEVILLE – Myrtle M. Meyer, 89, of Steeleville, passed away at 5:10 am, Friday, February 27, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Myrtle was born on March 1, 1936, in Rockwood, Illinois, the daughter of William and Grace Ellen Marton Moore. She married Harold A. Meyer on December 12, 1964, in Rockwood, Illinois. He proceeded her in death on February 15, 2017. Myrtle was a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church Breman in Chester, Illinois.

Myrtle is survived by her son, Brian (Angela Swan) Meyer of Perryville, MO; two granddaughters, Nicholette (Tyler) Beusink of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Amanda (Tom Webster) Myer of Fulton, MO; four brothers and two sisters.

Myrtle was also preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 am, at St. John’s Cemetery Bremen, Chester, Illinois, with Rev. Steven Theiss officiating. Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Bremen.