Deanna Elaine Steinhoff, Galena, MO, daughter of Howard and Joetta (Jenkins) Burk, was born on June 26, 1964, in Springfield, MO, and departed this life on January 13, 2026, at the age of 61.

Deanna was a lifelong resident of the area and had worked as a waitress.

Deanna was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Joetta Burk.

Survivors include: her son, Nathaniel Burk; daughter, Jennifer Plottner; two brothers, Eugene Jenkins and Ralph Mann; two sisters, Leanna Chase and Dana Scott-Eutsler; four grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.