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Steven Sutherland Obituary

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. Steven L. Sutherland, 47, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, after a long illness. Steven was a genuinely caring man with an enormous heart of gold. He befriended almost everyone he met and often came to the aid of strangers. Formerly of Lake George, N.Y., Steven was an avid sportsman and lover of nature. Survivors include his mother, Ellen Wollenberg of Rockford, Ill.; brother, David of Schenectady, N.Y.; sister Lisa of Rockford, Ill.; two nephews and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack. Steven will be missed and remembered by all. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 North Rockton Ave., Rockford, Ill. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.Fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Post-Star on Dec. 7, 2007.

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DONNA BRUST

January 1, 2008

To our Steven,
Jill loves you until the end
love Donna
PS YOU COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER LOVER AND FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!

unknown

December 24, 2007

Dear Steven,
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!! You are at rest now!!
Love,
The Angels above us all

Donna BRUST

December 9, 2007

To The Sutherland Family:
I never got to meet Steven but had conversations with him on the phone. He was a perfect gentleman. David and I had plans to go to Lake George to do this. But Steven got sick again. I am so sorry if there is anything I can do please let me know. God Bless he is finally at rest. Sweet Dreams!

Lori Martinson

December 8, 2007

Steve was one of the people who was always there to lend a hand, or a sympathetic ear. He got along with everyone. You'll be missed, Steve.

Jodi Martinson

December 8, 2007

Steve was a friend of my brother and we used to play tag, baseball, kickball and hide and seek with him when we were kids. He always had a smile on his face and was always laughing. Rest in peace Steve.

Lydia Swangren

December 7, 2007

My memories of Steve go way back, and in so many ways he was like family. I will always remember his smile, laugh, and sense of humor. Steve will be missed, and always in my thoughts.

Georgene Passeri

December 7, 2007

STEVEN AND I WORKED TOGETHER IN LAKE GEORGE FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS HE HAD A WONDERFUL PERSONALITY TO KNOW HIM WAS TO LOVE HIM HADNT SEEN HIM IN YEARS BUT THOUGHT ABOUT HIM FROM TIME TO TIME HOPE HE IS AT PEACE OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIM

Bruce and Sadie Kilburn

December 7, 2007

To the Sutherland Family. Steve was a great friend and we will miss his warm smile and great laugh. We shared many good times and he will always be in our thoughts and prayers

Alan Swangren

December 7, 2007

Steve I'll miss you forever pal and know you'll always be remembered. I love you, Al

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