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Jim Steffen Obituary

Jim Steffen, 79, of Elgin passed away Monday, December 11, 2006 at Sherman Hospital, one month before his 80th birthday. He was born January 11, 1927 in Vivian, South Dakota, raised in Chicago, and was the son of Anton and Susan (Weber) Steffen.

He was the owner of the Fox Valley Typesetting Co., 861 N. Liberty in Elgin, from 1949-2001. He attended Washburn Trade School in Chicago. Jim served in the US Infantry Signal Corps during WW II. He then worked as a Typesetter at Cook Publishing Co. in Elgin before opening his own business. Jim loved dogs and was a loving father, he will be truly missed.

He is survived by his daughter, Jean (Richard) Hamilton of Elgin, a son, Tony Steffen of Elgin, nieces and nephews including James Fisher of Schaumburg and Mickie Haag of Chicago.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pollyanna (Shafer) Steffen, sisters, Lorraine Haag, Antoinette Fisher and a step brother John Urbanus.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at the American Legion Post 57, 820 N. Liberty St., Elgin, starting at 6:00 PM with the Eulogy being said at 7:00 PM. Laird Funeral Home, West Dundee is in charge of arrangements. For information about the services please call Steinland Gifts at 847-428-3150.

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Published by Courier News from Dec. 17, 2006 to Jan. 3, 2007.

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Don Hardy

December 11, 2024

This popped up on my timeline and made me think of Jim he was a great guy who always had fun and shared a laugh at beer shows, he is missed Cheers Jim

Jean

December 11, 2022

Tony. 12/11/22 I learned that François died at 71 _ 72 in Jan. He set this site up and was so good to us to connect us to family. He was very big in signs and coincidences. DAD's and his death and birth dates are just the thing he would notice. 16 years. So fast. Glad we are close. JEANNIE

November 18, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael Dinwiddie

September 29, 2014

I'm very deeply sorry for your loss. I bet he's looking down, and thinking how proud he is of you!

Robert (Bob) Wismer

February 19, 2013

I have been a long time customer and friend. So sorry for you. I too have been through the grief.

Don Hardy

January 2, 2012

Just found this .. Jim was always fun at trade shows .. he always made you laugh and there are so many good stories he is missed ..

Gates Hal

July 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Denny Long

February 3, 2010

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I have always felt a connection with Steinland over the years and I am sure that he had a great influence on it's success.

christina geile

June 1, 2009

when my mother passed away we started empying the house and we came across all these mugs my father had collected. these mugs have given us 3 kids such pleasure looking and touching them. thank you for making them.

Andrea Dranuski

April 13, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. You are surrounded with memories and over time you will appreciate them.

Joe Fabel

December 27, 2008

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I did not know your father, I share your pain of losing your father. I lost my father on October 17th of this year and I too not only lost my father, I lost my mentor and my best friend. You will have a tough time for a while as I am having, but I am told, it will ease and the good memories will all that remain. Those memories will bring emotion and tears, but they will be tears of fondness. I will pray for you and your family.

Denny Long

December 26, 2008

Sorry to read of your dad's passing.

Terry Palmatier

October 23, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss

Cheryl Hurlbert

September 19, 2008

So sorry for your loss.

Don Nold

September 6, 2008

Tony & family
Sorry for the loss of your father.

Darlene Wood

August 27, 2008

Tony,
I am sorry about the lost of your father.

pennie damron

July 22, 2008

sorry for your loss

CHUCK JONES

June 5, 2008

TONY sorry to hear about your DAD. HELEN & CHUCK JONES we send our blessing to you and your family.

William Smith

January 6, 2008

I,m sorry about the bad news.

Jeannie Hamilton

December 11, 2007

Tony,
It has been a year today. We will always miss him. Thanks for being a great brother! Love, Jeannie

David Gates

November 14, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lorrie Brenneman

May 29, 2007

Tony-
Six months have passed since your father's passing - it's hard! Thinking of you as the time quickly passes. Know that he's with you always!

Lorrie Brenneman

Beverly Eddington

March 7, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Jim Franklin

February 8, 2007

Tony and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Jim & Susie Franklin

Shannon Thomas

January 26, 2007

Sorry for all our lose, may he find peace and happyness in Gods land now.

Dave & Pam Williams

January 24, 2007

Tony and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Andre Gervais

January 15, 2007

Tony I am so very sorry to hear of your dads passing.Cherish the good memories that you have of him...

ben smith

January 14, 2007

Tony, we were very sadden to hear of Dad's passing. We always enjoyed the time we had with him! He will be missed dearly. With all our thoughts.
Ben & Debra Smith

Linda Jackson

January 13, 2007

So very sorry for your loss. Please
keep in mind that he is in a much
better place and will always be with you and yours in every memory
that you have. Many prayers.

Donna Fahy

January 4, 2007

To Tony and Jeannie,

I only had two visits with your father. We talked about people and places both old and new in regards to the Dundee/Elgin area, I was looking forward to many more visits, however God had a different plan. You both were very fortunate to have a father that was very active in your lives and loved you dearly. So, hold those memories close to your hearts with tears of joyfulness not tears of sorrow for I believe that's how your father would want to be remembered, and to share with others those positive traits of character that he instilled in both of you through-out your life.

Richard &Janice Snyder

January 3, 2007

Sorry to hear about Jim a good man! We always liked talking to him.Our heart goes out to all of his family.

Linda Stoffregen

January 2, 2007

Jeannie and Tony, we are sorry for your loss. I know Uncle Jim had some health issues but we were surprised by his passing. Love Linda and all the Stoffregen family.

Greg Stark

January 1, 2007

My deepest sympathies to you Jeannie and Tony on your loss. Jim was a great man. He gave me my start in the printing industry when I was 14 and taught me so much over the 18 years that I worked for him. Everyone at Fox Valley Typesetting was like family. I will always remember the good times we had at the FVT Christmas Parties where Jim invited customers, friends, and employees' families and everyone was treated like one big happy family. Jim's kindness will never be forgotten by anyone whos life was touched by him.

Armand Dhur

January 1, 2007

Jeannie & Tony,
My wife Liane, my son George and myself (we were all at the family meeting in Beringen), we all want you to accept our condolences fom Luxembourg.
Francois Meisch just gave me that sad news.
We are all sorry about the loss.
Armand DHUR

Robert Timmerman

December 30, 2006

Tony.....my sympathy's go out to you and your family. It is a hard thing to deal with especially during the holidays. Be Blessed and remember your father with fond memories. He will live there forever.

scott nunez

December 29, 2006

can only say that i am very very sorry for the lost you are feeling..be careful and always be safe..

don stevens

December 27, 2006

sorry for your lose

Skip Myer

December 26, 2006

Tony and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear he passed. I well remember riding the bus with him one time in Illinois to a stein dealers showhouse. I remember too good times in the Sands in Reno and that he liked to gamble a little. He will be missed by many.
Skip Myers

Deb

December 25, 2006

I am sorry to hear of the loss of our father. My father passed over 15 years ago. I have found that the memories of your father that now bring you sorrow, will one day be the same memories that bring you the most joy. "Remember the good times", that's what my dad always said.

charlie vernon

December 24, 2006

Sorry for your loss i know its hard. my mother passed in july.

Patty Skadow

December 23, 2006

Dear Jean, So sorry about the loss of your Father. May he rest in peace. Be strong and of good courage. We are praying for you. Love, Ron and Patty

Fred & Joan Woodruff

December 22, 2006

Tony, we are very sorry to hear of your dad, it is never easy to loose a parent. Our prayers are this you and your sister. Just remember to keep the good memories.

Annette Shults

December 22, 2006

My sympathy to Jeannie and her brother, Tony on the death of your father. There are so many memories of Chester Avenue and the families that were part of that community. Some of the things I remember about your Dad is his laughter and his cigar. His tending your ice skating pond. How happy Greg was to go to work for him. I am sure you will miss him, but you have memories to treasure forever. God Bless

Cliford Craig

December 21, 2006

I never got to meet him but he must have been a great guy to produce a daugher like Jean.

Verdelle (Stark) Corn

December 21, 2006

Sincere sympathies to Tony and Jeannie. When I think of your father, I remember playing in our backyard with my brother, Greg, and neighbor Jerry, and Jeannie. When your father wanted Jeannie home, he'd whistle ... a very loud, distinct whistle ... and Jeannie hustled home immediately! I also remember his hard work and dedication building a skating rink in your backyard ... and his love of ice cream!

Henriette MOESSNER

December 21, 2006

Hi Jeanny, Richard and Tony.
My sincere condoleance. It's always hard to loose a family member.

Gary Swaringen

December 20, 2006

I lost my father a few years ago. He too served in WW II. I'm sorry for your loss Tony.

François MEISCH

December 20, 2006

Jeannie & Tony,
Angy and myself will forever remember your father's warm welcome to his father's Luxembourg Family members when visiting last May.
François
Beringen, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg

December 19, 2006

Jean & Tony,
Our dads had great times together; taking care of business at FVT, playing a little cards at lunch, then dancing with their wives at polka parties on the weekends. My favorite memory of Jim is back in '78 at my wedding picnic: champagne bottle in hand, smiling around the cigar in his mouth, making sure everyone's glass was taken care of. He was quite a character, and I know how hard it must be to lose him.
Take care, Deb Anderson Strebel
(Mary & Dave)

Carol Kaldenberger

December 19, 2006

Please accept my condolences. Jim was such a great guy...loved his smile and laugh. He gave my husband his start in the business world by hiring Bill while he was just a high school student. Under Jim's guidance, Bill went on to become a typesetter and worked in the graphics industry for the rest of his professional career. He was always greatful to Jim for his kindness and guidance. He will long be remembered.

vicki navin

December 19, 2006

TO JEAN: JUST A NOTE TO SAY HOW SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. IT HAS BEEN 20 YEARS SINCE MY FATHERS PASSING BUT THE MEMORIES ALWAYS REMAIN. VICKI NAVIN (WORKED WITH YOU AT MUELLER & CO.)

Rebecca

December 18, 2006

Jim will certainly be missed, he was a very sweet and friendly person, it was a pleasure knowing him.

John M Eshelman

December 17, 2006

My sincerest condolences to the life of a fine gentleman and friend. --John Eshelman, Jim's partner at one point in his business career. I'm sorry, but I will be in Florida and unable to attend Jim's memorial service.

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