Steven A. Knight, 47, of Oblong, IL, passed away on August 12, 2024 at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. His journey through life was one of quiet exploration, punctuated by a deep love for the simple, enduring pleasures of the world around him.
Born on June 26, 1977 in Robinson, IL, to Guy James Knight & Kate (McQueen) Knight, Steve grew up with a sense of curiosity and a love for the land that surrounded him. His professional life was as varied as the seasons. After wrapping up his tenure at Oblong High School, he worked in many different roles throughout the area, lending a hand where it was needed. His grandfather's farm, with its rolling fields and sturdy John Deere tractors, was a place of learning and hard work. Steve's connection to the land was a testament to the generations before him, who had cultivated not just crops, but a legacy of resilience and respect for the earth. In recent years, he found contentment in doing odd jobs for neighbors and friends. Though he nev

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