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STEPHEN WANTIEZ Obituary

Stephen Leon Wantiez, 56, of Blue Island. Beloved partner of Emily; loving step-father, grandfather, and great- grandfather of 17; dear brother of Zita (Rick) Gibbs, Maureen (Jim) Rench, Valerie (Jim) Leyland, Michael (Beth), and David (Tracy). Visitation Tuesday, June 7, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Krueger Funeral Home , 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Cremation Private. 708-388-1300, www.kruegerfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 6, 2011.

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Bob Jennings

May 31, 2020

Miss you my friend.

June 1, 2012

Can't believe it's been almost a year your gone now Bro

Peggy Quinn Smith

June 8, 2011

My sympathy to Emily and my Wantiez cousins. He will be missed, much too young. May memories be a comfort to you.
Cousin Peggy Quinn Smith

Thom Morrissey

June 7, 2011

Steve, I thought of you as a brother and have missed you, but always thought we'd have more good times. My condolences to Emily and to all the Wantiez family. I miss you, and will have you and Steve in my thoughts and prayers.

June 7, 2011

Sending my sincere sympathy to Emily and the entire Wantiez family. You all are in my thoughts at this painful time.
Kathy Quinn Riedy

Pat Quinn

June 7, 2011

My love and prayers for everyone who knew my cousin Steve. Sad to lose him so young. I plan to remember enjoying him at Quinn Picnics and other family events.

June 6, 2011

We're so sorry for Emily and all the Wantiez's. He was a great guy and a wonderful cousin! Our love and prayers to all....Steve and Peg ( O'Ryan ) Lombardo

Bob and Mary Jennings

June 6, 2011

I wish i had been able to say goodbye my friend,save a seat at the table for me

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