Steve Goestenkors was the son of Henry and Theresa Schroer Goestenkors. He married Mary Ellen (Mamie) Mack on November 25, 1919, in Pierron.

Steve grew beautiful tomatoes and he always said that his secret was that he poured ice tea over them.

Obituary 21 October 1967:
Steve H. Goestenkors, former Highland city employee and grain elevator manager, died Friday in Helvetia Nursing Home in Highland, where he had been a patient since Sept. 30. Mr. Goestenkors, a former Pierron resident, worked at the Highland city waterworks and was manager of the FMBA elevator. He was born Feb. 27, 1892, in St. Rose, the son of Henry and Theresa Schroer Goestenkors. His wife, the former Mary (Mamie) Mack, survives. They were married Nov. 25, 1919, in Pierron. In addition to his wife, he leaves sisters Mrs. Theresa Dorsey, Mrs. Mamie Richter and Mrs. Gertrude Heintz, all of St. Louis, Mrs. Minnie Korte and Mrs. Josephine Frey, both of Pierron, and Mrs. Agnei Frey of Highland. Mr. Goestenkors was a wounded veteran of World War I. He was a member of American Legion Post 439 in Highland and a past commander of the post. Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Paul's Catholic Church in Highland. The Rev. William Wand and the Rev. Paul Skelton will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Pierron. Friends may call at the Harris Funeral Home in Highland after 1:30 p.m.

1917 June 5: World War I draft registration card shows that Steve lived at 116-118 N. Chicago Street, Lincoln, Illinois. He was 25 years old, born February 27, 1892, in St. Rose, Illinois. He was a natural born citizen. His occupation was construction worker (greenhouses) and he worked for American Greenhouse Company in Lincoln, Illinois. He was single, no dependents, Caucasian, and had no prior military experience. Physical description: tall, stout, blue eyes, black hair. No disabilities. He filled out the card in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, on June 5, 1917.

1919 April 20: Private Steve H. Goestenkors of Pierron, IL, was listed as "Severely Wounded" in The Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces Casualties report published in the Rockford Morning Star.

1920 Census: Steve and Mamie living in St. Louis, MO.

1930 Census: Steve and Mamie living in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

1940 Census: Steve & Mamie were living in Aviston, IL. Steve was a feed salesman. Record shows that on April 1, 1935, they were living in Lowell, Massachusetts.

In the early 1960's Steve & Mamie retired to Pierron, IL., and built a new home across the street from the Catholic Church.

1942 World War II Draft Registration Card (viewable at FamilySearch.org): Steve Henry Goestenkors. Address: No. Laurel St., Saline Township, Highland, IL. Next of kin: Mrs. Mary Goestenkors. Employer: F.M.B.A. Elevator Co., Highland, IL. Height: 5' 8 1/2". Weight: 168. Eyes: blue. Hair: brown. Physical characteristics of note: scar on left wrist.