Celeste M. Stiehl (née Sullivan; September 7, 1925 – March 22, 2026) was an American politician.
Life and career Born in St. Louis on September 7, 1925, Stiehl went to Belleville public schools and the Katherine Gibbs School in New York. She was involved with civic and political activities. Stiehl served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1975 until 1983 and was a Republican. Her husband was William Donald Stiehl who served as a United States District Court judge.Our Campaign.com.-Celeste Stiehl'Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Celeste M. Stiehl, pg. 180'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Celeste M. Stiehl, pg. 183U.S. District Judge William Stiehl dies at age 90,' Belleville News-Democrat, Carolyn P. Smith and Mike Fitzgerald, February 9, 2016William Stiehl-obituary'Federal Judge William D. Steihl dies at 90,' St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Tim O'Neil, February 10, 2016 Stiehl died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 100.
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