Steven P. Dempsey, 66 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Steven was born November 29, 1953 in Vandalia, the son of Paul W. and Doris J. (Ivy) Dempsey. He worked for many years at World Color Press in Effingham.

Steven is survived by his son, Joshua (Laura) Dempsey of Leander, TX; sisters, Cindy (Tony) Deters of Sigel and Eydie (Tim) Carruthers of Watson; grandchildren, AmyJo Davis, Courtney Moreau, Brayden Martin and Landon Carson; great-grandchildren, Collin Davis, Sabashan Moreau and Emrey Moreau; nieces and nephews, Joe Esker, Megan (Jerrod) Wilson, Lauren (Reid) Ackerman, Matthew Deters and Sarah Deters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jenny; sister, Debbie Esker; niece, Michelle Reeves and nephew, Jeremy Cox.

Per Steven's wishes, private family services are planned.