Grace L. Springsteele, age 87, of Duluth, passed away on October 28, 2016, at Viewcrest Health Center. She was born on March 30, 1929, to William and Frances (Hennecke) Patshkowski in Duluth.  She attended Duluth Central High School. Grace started working at Arco Coffee at the age of 17, and worked there for 25 years. She then moved to Spokane Washington for 2 years and worked for Central Supply where she set up all surgical supplies and sterilized them. She then moved back to Duluth in 1973 and worked at Miller-Dwan Medical Center in Central Supply until her retirement in 1983. Grace was united in marriage with Jerome Springsteele on July 14, 1973, in Duluth. Grace is preceded in death by her parentsl and husband, Jerome Springsteele. Grace is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Sunrise Funeral Home.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Entombment will follow the service at Sunrise Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Peace United Church of Christ, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E. Duluth, MN 55805. A special thank you to the staff at Viewcrest Health Center.