Anita Marie Steinway
Anita Marie Steinway, age 69, of Quincy, died on September 15, 2026, in her home. She was born on July 10, 1957, in Quincy, the daughter of Richard and Joan (Durand) Dietrich. She married Fred J. Steinway on February 26, 1983, in St. Boniface Catholic Church. He survives.
She was a Class of 1975 Notre Dame graduate. Anita was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
The oldest of five children, Anita held a special place in her family. Just shy of five feet tall, she may have been small in stature, but she had an enormous spirit. Her caring nature and determination were evident throughout her life, particularly in the way she devoted herself to others.
Anita dedicated much of her life to caring for and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. She worked as an Activities Director at local nursing homes and group homes before joining DD Homes, Inc., where she devoted 25 years as a Direct Support Professional. She was a passionate advocate and champion for Special Olympics and also led the local Girl Scout Troop for persons with disabilities. Anita had a natural calling to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, and her compassion, patience, and genuine love for those she served touched countless lives.
She was very involved in all her daughter’s activities and took great joy in being there for the moments that mattered. Anita enjoyed crafting and decorating every single holiday. She also shared in the family tradition of delivering newspapers for Quincy News, Inc.
Anita will be remembered for her caring heart, her devotion to her family, and the joy she found in helping others and celebrating life.
In addition to her husband, Anita is survived by her daughter Janetta Steinway of Quincy.
Sisters: Barb Holthaus and her fiancé Michael Maas and Tracey Boll and her husband Brad.
Sister-in-law: Becky (Joe) Housman and Brother-in-law: Ed (Laura) Steinway.
Many nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Daniel and Edward Dietrich, father and mother-in-law Emmett and Roberta Steinway.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the JWCC College for Life Program (JWCC Foundation), St. Francis Church, or Quincy Notre Dame. Service arrangements are with the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.
Fred and Janetta, I am so very sorry for your loss!. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family! Heaven has gained an angel! Anita will always be with you in your hearts and souls!! God bless you both! Fly high Anita!!
Fred and Janetta – we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace, faithful servant.
Thinking of you all as you remember Anita. She was such a kind and caring neighbor,and I will always miss seeing her around the neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
So sorry to you and your daughter Freddie your wife was a very special lady and she loved the handicap people I used to coach softball with her and we had a great time with the Special Olympics and my heart breaks for you Freddie love you guys RIP Anita from Mikey Powell you’re the greatest Freddie
Fred and janetta, Anita was such a sweet and very caring person and was always there helping with ” OUR GUYS” at QUINCY TERRACE. She worked my 2 days off and at our christmas parties and summer picnics she always was there to help anyone who needed help. She will be missed so much and im glad I got t see her awhile back at the farmers market. My prayers are for comfort to you both. JEFF MORAN “J. R. “
I met Anita when I worked for the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. She was a pleasure to work with. A wonderful person and volunteer. My prayers to the family.
Prayers for you and your daughter, Fred.
Keeping Fred and Janetta as well as Barb and Tracey in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.
I have known Anita almost my entire life. Starting with kindergarten at St Rose through Notre Dame. I will always remember her gentle soul and kind spirit. My sympathy to her family, she will be greatly missed!
Fred and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray that God gives you the strength you need in the days ahead, and that HE will fill your hearts and souls with all the great memories you both created, and shared, with Anita. God Bless.
Dear Fred and Family,
Thinking of you and wishing you only happy memories of your life with Anita.
As ever,
Dick & Pat Wentura
Fred and Janetta, Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Fred and Jannetta, I remember Anita and her gentle heart. We crossed paths many times in our nursing life. My heart and prayers are with you.