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Stephen Marwitz
July 14, 2025
Robin that is a great memory. Thank you so much for sharing. I was there at all his matches with our father, and I remember those wrestlers from EGHS. I met a star football player from EGHS from that same class that went on to play at Wake Forest. We have become very good friends over the last 20 years, and he has the exact same birthday as Tim. What a coincidence. His name is Don Weadley. I am sure you have heard of him. God Bless you.
Robin Plotzker
July 12, 2025
I knew of Tim throughout a few years during my High School days. (I was a year younger than Tim & never knew him personally - sad to say!) I went to Elk Grove High School & My favorite Sport to watch in H.S & beyond was Wrestling! I was in the group of girls from Elk Grove H.S. called the "Wrestlerettes." No, we weren't Cheerleaders, but we aided in setting up the mats & Floor Score Boards in the gym with our guys for EGHS home Meets. We gals recorded all the Scores in the official Score Books during each weight class. Multiple mats going at same times..and each separate Mat had a gal sitting outside each mat, changing the points on a big white sign for all to see during each Match. When the Referees called each point (s) for Takedowns etc, we were recording each move & point(s). We also traveled to each Meet on the Bus to keep Scores. We went to all the Tournaments & Wrestling Championships Downstate etc. I loved it! We had a few really Great Wrestlers Like Rick Morris & Craig Mann at EGHS. I kept Books for the lower weight classes & different High School Levels.( Sorry - long Winded!!) >>>
My Favorite Favorite person to watch or Score was when we Wrestled St. Viator... & at the Tournaments & Downstates, because I was such a Great Fan of your Dear Timothy! . He was indeed one of the Greatest H.S. Wrestlers of my times. I was recently reflecting on the past & looking up people I knew of online & read of Tim's passing here & about he & his wonderful Children & life & personality & Humor.
I cried & cried . And I saw that Lovely picture of him posted here. I just wanted to extend to you all, his wonderful Family / Sweet Children & Friends, that you have a Precious Angel above, that I will never Forget. All my Love & Sympathies to you all + to Tim's Brother Stephen, whom I saw so many Beautiful entries here & also Tim's Friends, Family & St. Viator Friends for whom I learned a little more about this Wonderful Person that I never had a chance to know!! God BlessRobin P.
Stephen Marwitz
February 8, 2025
Today would have been your 69th Birthday Happy B day Tim
Stephen Marwitz
February 8, 2024
Today would have been your 68th Birthday Happy B day Tim
Stephen
Rick Ulbrich
August 10, 2023
Marwitz family,
A good memory popped into my head that I wanted to share. In 1977 or so, Tim was 18 or 19 years old and a true 'last second' addition to the substantial driving trip from Chicago to Mary's parents vacation home in Palm Coast, Florida. No SUVs or minivans in those days, and it wasn't a station wagon. Kind of just a regular-sized car. 6 or 7 passengers, four Ulbrichs, Mary, Tim, and maybe another. Two rows, sometimes three in front seat row, sometimes four in backseat row. Two Ulbrich kids under 10. Maybe close to 30 hours of driving each way near literally on each others laps. Tim decided to spend the time keeping us kids occupied. Endless Bears and Cubs talk, discussion on Jimmy Carter presidential performance, best 1976 Olympics moments, new junk food suggestions at gas station, tips on succeeding in school, a new swear word or two, then terrible bribes on how long we could hold it, so less bathroom stops.
I loved him like a brother and miss him. I especially wish he was here for big events like his daughter Missy's upcoming wedding but I know he is looking down on all, especially proud of his kids.
Much love,
Stephen Marwitz
April 29, 2023
Tomorrow Sunday, April 30th will be 12 years since you left us. There is not a day that goes by where I am not thinking about you and wishing you could still be with us. Continue to rest in peace.
Stephen
George Lambert
April 19, 2023
Funny how a song will bring back such strong memories it seems like yesterday.
Jackson Browne's The Pretender is one of my all time favorites and when I play it I remember Junior singing along with his grin. And his eyes, so full of life, enjoying the moment and celebrating the joy of being together in the Kappa Sig house. What a bright light he brought.
Brad Manzara
February 10, 2023
Wow
I never realized Tim was 4 years older than me may his soul rest in peace.
He made trading more fun we had a lot of laughs.
Looked out for other while most were selfish.
Everyday is a blessing we should never take it for granted.
Bless his family
Rip WZ
Stephen Marwitz
February 8, 2023
Today would be your 67th birthday Think about you all the time RIP
Stephen Marwitz
February 7, 2022
Tomorrow would have been your 66th Birthday. Think about you every day. Continue to RIP
Stephen
Stephen Marwitz
May 2, 2021
Friday was the 10th anniversary of your passing. Hard to believe that much time has gone by. Still talk about you often. Continue to rest in peace.
Stephen
Sean Reilly
February 8, 2021
Remembering and missing Tim on his birthday. I am praying for Tim, Mary and his children and the Marwitz family.
Stephen Marwitz
February 7, 2021
It would have been your 65th Birthday tomorrow. Almost 10 years since you passed. Sometimes it seems much longer but most times it feels like it was just the other day. Happy Birthday Tim. Miss you.
Stephen
Stephen Marwitz
April 29, 2020
Tomorrow it will be 9 years since you passed. In the past year there has not been anybody joining you and Mom and Dad and Grandma. With this pandemic now in full force we don't know if that will be the case in the coming year. Still talk about you often. Continue to rest in peace.
Stephen
Stephen Marwitz
February 8, 2020
Today would have been your 64th Birthday. Almost an entire decade since you left us. Think of you often. Now Dad is with you as well. Rest in peace.
Stephen
Brad Manzara
May 5, 2019
Timmy Was always a giving guy . We traded together for 15 years always a smile upbeat and friendly. We shared a ton of laughs .Life is sometimes so unfair. Tomorrow is never promised for any of us. God bless his children and family .Everyone liked WZ Rest in peace my friend.Za
Stephen Marwitz
April 29, 2019
Tim,
Tomorrow will be 8 years that you left us. Sometimes it seems like a long time ago and other times it seems like yesterday. Our father just passed away last month on his birthday so you have plenty of good company with Grandma & Grandpa and Mom and Dad. We are going to celebrate his life and I know we will be thinking of all of them including you on that day. God Bless.
Stephen
Rick Ulbrich
March 19, 2019
Marwitz family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Tim's dad Ron. What a nice man, and life well lived. A posted picture of Ron gave me a chuckle on how Ron's son Tim was called junior' over sharing the same distinguished nose. Then I smiled at the thought that those two nice men are reunited.
My sincere condolences,
Stephen Marwitz
February 8, 2019
Tim,
Today would have been your 63rd Birthday. A good friend of mine at work has the exact same birthday including year so I am reminded of you often. Its almost been 8 years since your death and at times seems so long and other times it feels like it was just yesterday. Miss you.
Stephen
Stephen Marwitz
February 7, 2018
Tomorrow would have been your 62nd birthday. Think of you often. Rest peacefully.
Stephen
February 7, 2017
As I do ever year for your birthday and for the day you passed I go to this page and write a little something about you Tim. I am always thinking about you and especially this year as you were as big as a Cubs fan as I am. World Series Champion Happy Birthday 02/08/17
Steve
February 9, 2016
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From FACEBOOK on Tim's birthday
Lisa Ulbrich Miss him! Great memories remain forever. I can imagine how he must beam with pride over his incredible children.
Thomas Gilfillan Tim was a great guy, loyal friend!
Andrea Lynn Thinking about Tim...
Karen Locascio Miss Timi!
Liz Tansill McGrath I always remember Tim's birthday...You've all been in my thoughts this week.
Ed Marwitz Thank you Am for sharing some of the great memories...I miss him.
Debbie Jones 4 mutual friends
Great memories we have w/Tim
Jean Arzbaecher I'll always remember that smile and laugh
Scott Swakow We had so many great times when all the kids were young. Nothing like sleepovers with kids and adults.
Miss his great sense of humor.
Stephen Marwitz
February 8, 2016
Tim,
Today 02/08/16 you are in my thoughts and prayers more so than ever as this would have been your 60th birthday.
Stephen Marwitz
April 30, 2015
I find myself thinking of you today and realizing that it is now 4 years since your death and hoping that you are at peace. Our mother has joined you recently and I know that you are both looking down at all of us. Stephen
Rick Ulbrich
April 15, 2015
I had a very vivid dream about Tim yesterday. I miss him every day, and some memory that makes me giggle out loud pops into my head at least once a week.
That man did so much for me (big and small), at every stage of my life. I thought the intensity of how much I miss him would decrease as the months/years pass by -- that hasn't happened.
His biggest legacy is his kids, who seem to really have a great mixture of the good qualities of both parents.
Thinking about his kids, parents, siblings, grandmother, and Mary.
Love,
February 12, 2014
Always in my heart. Tears of joy in my eyes to have had a brother so fine. Miss you Tim but I am still trying and sometimes do fine peace knowing you are in God's kingdom a place as fine as a king like you. AM
Richard & Nancy Eitel
February 11, 2014
To the Family of Timothy Marwitz:
We are Richard & Nancy Eitel, who are the Parents of David Eitel. David called us to let us know about Timothy's death. I know David always carry Timothy's friendship with very fond memories. Our deepest sympathy for the living.
David Eitel
February 11, 2014
You are remembered my old friend, missing you.
Brad Manz
February 10, 2014
Tim ,
God bless your soul . Time has passed and i happened to read your brothers post. I cant imagine losing a brother especially having two myself. Life is so short !!
You are remembered my friend
Stephen Marwitz
February 9, 2014
What should have been your 58th birthday has me thinking about you. I hope you are at peace
brad manzara
January 25, 2013
To the Marwitz Family,
I would of never missed his services in a million years if i would of heard this news. I retired from the mercantile in 2000 and never really stayed in touch with many traders. Your father was so nice everyday. I stood right next to him everyday. He made me laugh and he tried to help many, many people. He had integrity that not many traders had !!!! I could tell you so many great stories about timmy. I am again just shocked over your loss and am so sorry for bringing it up after so much time has passed !!! Oh my god life is sometimes so short !!! I just lost my mother sept 12, 2012 i feel your loss !!
God Bless his family and children
brad manzara
January 25, 2013
To the Marwitz Family,
My heart drops after hearing the news about timmy !!
We traded together for 10 to 15 years everyday in the pork belly pit . He was one of my favorite people that i ever met at, the mercantile exchange . I am not just saying that, he always tried to look out for me as i did for him. We laughed everyday for over 10 years !! He had a smile everyday even with all the stress we endured. My heart aches to think he is gone . I found out not long ago about his loss. God sometimes takes away the real good people in this world. I pray his family has found some peace remembering how many people loved (WZ) timmy. We all called him timmy !! God Bless you my good friend. Brad Manzara aka ( ZA)
Tim Daughters
December 7, 2012
I only heard about Tim, yesterday. What sad news. We were fraternity brothers at Illinois. He was always full of fun. I drew his name for our Christmas gag gift party one year. I can still remember comparing him to Robert Redford. There were some similarities--sort of. I'll always remember him.
Lisa Ulbrich Duprez
April 30, 2012
One year ago God called one of his "Best" home. I miss you Tim and thank you for the strength and guidance that you have provided me over this past year.
Stephen Marwitz
March 1, 2012
Every so often I come back to read if there are any new entries from people that knew you and are just finding out that you are gone. I find myself thinking of you more than ever today on our Grandma's 102nd birthday. We all miss you and hope you are at peace.
AM
September 24, 2011
I will love you every day til we meet again
Mark Cushing
September 24, 2011
To the Marwitz Family ,
My deepest condolences to you all. Just read in the St.Viator Alumni Newsletter about Tim... Great guy, many fond memories of Tim's wit and humor in class and of his wrestling excellence... he emulated the words that Coach Zid had painted on the walls of the ( hole ) practice room, " Desire Makes A Winner" ! Tim certainly was all of that! ...God Bless.
Jennifer McMahon
September 2, 2011
Always in my thoughts, never far away. My memories are forever and in my heart to stay.
John Andejeski
July 14, 2011
John, Ann-Marie and the rest of the Marwitz family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of sadness. I will remember Tim with a smile on my face. I don't think I ever left his company without that smile. God bless Tim and the entire Marwitz family.
John Andejeski
Michael Skarzynski
June 27, 2011
Mary,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss of Tim. Tim was a wonderful man who was deeply devoted to you and his family during his entire life.
Sincerely,
Michael Skarzynski
May 9, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Tim when his family lived in our 2-flat in Chicago. My sister, brother and I had fun playing with him. Please give my best to his parents, Ron and Jean.
Adel Seybold Freeman
John Zid
May 6, 2011
A Remembrance
Tim was like a bantam rooster
Small but always determined and resilient
I was blessed to be able to watch him grow as person and a wrestler at St. Viators
His attitude, demeanor and perseverance gave me as much joy
as watching my own offspring grow and develop as athletes
I will always fondly remember him as one of those very special people
known as Zid’s Kids.
John and Carol Zid
May 6, 2011
Dear Mary, Matt, Megan, and Missy, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
Linda McHugh Fox
Jason Jasnoch
May 6, 2011
To Matt, Megan, Missy, and Mary,
I am very sorry for your loss of a great man, father and friend. I have so many great memories of Tim and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Jason J. Jasnoch
Mike Mooney
May 5, 2011
Dear Marwitz Family:
Tim first came to my attention some time during 1968 while attending St. James Junior High. He was a basketball player and the brother of my classmate (John).
We later became wrestling teammates at St. Viator High School. Tim was one of the finest wrestlers in the history of the school. He was very well qualified for the honor of entering the St. Viator Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. He compiled 70 varsity level wins over 3 years. Senior year his record was 26 wins and 2 losses. He was the District Tournament Champion and Suburban Catholic Conference Champion at the 119 pound weight class senior year (1974). He was the 98 pound Suburban Catholic Conference Champion and State Sectional tournament qualifier in 1973. Senior year he was voted "Most Valuable" by his teammates.
Tim was also a "scholar athlete" and graduated at the top of his class in 1974.
He was more than all of these accomplishments, but they are noteworthy and part of his history.
I was better for knowing him and celebrate his amazing life.
Mike Mooney
May 5, 2011
Dear Marwitz Family,
We played together as young children on Green Street in Chicago. I happened to be visiting in Rockford to see my parents and they were sad to learn the news. We enjoyed Tim and his brothers and sisters and are very sorry to hear of your loss.
May you feel God's presence during this difficult time.
Martin Seybold, Grants Pass, Oregon
Karen (Sophie) Locascio
May 5, 2011
To Mary & the entire Marwitz family~
We share in your sorrow and will forever hold his memories close. Mary being my best friend most of my life, I sort of adopted Tim as one too. For the past 40 years through HS, College & Kids when Tim walked in a room it would be with a smile larger than life. We always knew at that moment that we were in for a laugh with his wonderful wit, intelligence & humor. Megan, Matt & Missy know how truely wonderful your Dad was and how proud he was of each of you. Take pride in his accomplishments in life. I know you will continue to make him proud.
All our love & prayers,
Karen & John Locascio
May 5, 2011
Megan, Matt, Melissa, and Mary, I am incredibly sad for your loss. Tim loved all of you so much, and I know that you will always love him. Having been one of us Minton "in-laws," he added the specialness of himself to any family gathering. Circumstances changed thoughout the years, but that never changed the devotion he had to his family.
To Tim's parents and siblings--you were fortunate to have him in your family. He emerged from it a beautiful man. He will be missed sorely.
Mary Bramlage Minton
May 5, 2011
Megan, Matt, and Melissa,
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with each of you. May many fond memories of special times spent with your Dad and God's choicest blessings comfort you.
God bless you.
Mr. & Mrs. Wilk
St. Theresa School
Celine Hughes
May 5, 2011
Mary,
I hope you find peace knowing that Tim is in a better place. He will always live on in your heart and your children will be your testament of the love you once shared. You are a wonderful person, kind and giving. Tim will be smiling down on you from heaven, remembering all the good times.
Love,
Celine
Jodie & Jerry Diegel and family
May 4, 2011
May all of you find peace despite the great sorrow of losing your dad, brother, friend. I know I speak on behalf of the St. Theresa and Fremd families that you all are in our hearts and prayers.
Paula Voigt
May 4, 2011
To the Marwitz family and children,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family in the days ahead. Please know how much we are praying for Megan, Matt and Melissa. It was a pleasure knowing your Dad for over 20 years.
Paula Voigt and Family
Bob Finn
May 4, 2011
To the entire Marwitz family,
Sorry for your loss of Tim aka Junior.
Having Tim as nextdoor neighbor he allways had somthing funny to say
and was willing to practice his wrestling moves on me.Peace be with you all.
Dave Eitel
May 3, 2011
John, AnnMarie, Mr and Mrs, Tim was a great friend and he will be sorely missed. Tim and his family will be in my prayers. I thank the Lord for bringing Tim and all of you into my life.
May 3, 2011
To the Marwitz family - my thoughts and prayers are with each of you and with Tim. Wishing you peace. Maureen Finn
Bart Lockhart
May 3, 2011
Marwitz Family:
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy along with our thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of Tim. We had many fine times together with the Sacred Heart Girls and spouses. Tim ALWAYS made us laugh. As traders on the floor of the Merc we never ran out of stories to tell. He will be missed.
God Bless.
Bart and Colleen Lockhart
Meghan
May 3, 2011
Megan, Matt and Mellissa,
I worked with your Dad and he ALWAYS talked about how great you three were, he was so proud, as he should have been, you all seem to be very talented and have a good head on your shoulders. Your Dad was a good man and always made me laugh. I am very sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers. Keep your heads up and continue to make your Dad proud, he will be smiling down on you as he is in a happier place now.
May 3, 2011
Steve, I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Marla Shapiro
Scot Ringa
May 3, 2011
To the Marwitz family,
May God guide you in this time of great sorrow and may the good times with him remain fresh in your memories forever.We will ALL miss him.
Clare Logue
May 3, 2011
Ann-Marie, Mr and Mrs Marwitz;
May God and family members support all of you in this time of grief, and know that friends are your support to call on.
Sincerely.
Clare Logue
May 3, 2011
Dear Marwitz Family,
May the love of friends and family see you through your grief. We hold you close in our hearts and in our prayers.
With Sympathy,
Tom, Cathy, Sarah & Melissa Iuorio
May 3, 2011
Matt, We will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bill, Nan, Ali, & Bo Muno
Mark Lindahl
May 3, 2011
To the Marwitz family,
Tim was a great friend to me and all his Kappa Sigma fraternity brothers. We shared so many great times and we had so many laughs together. We now share your sorrow, but we also celebrate his life. May Tim rest in peace with the Lord.
Regards,
Mark Lindahl
May 3, 2011
John & Debbie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you.
Love, Bob & Rita Bollinger
Colleen Meehan
May 3, 2011
Megan, Our thoughts are with you and your family. May God grant you peace and may good memories sustain you.
Sincerely,
Colleen & Mike Meehan and family
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