BORN

1929

DIED

2015

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Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory

591 Ridgeview Drive

McHenry, Illinois

Stephen Safraniec Obituary

Stephen J. Safraniec, age 85, of McHenry, passed away peacefully April 20, 2015 at his home.He was born in Chicago on June 13, 1929, the son of Joseph and Catharine (Szydlowski) Szafraniec. He married Helen Sophie Potempa on June 13, 1959 in Chicago.Stephen was a carpenter for over 50 years and he enjoyed his work. He loved boating, family picnics at his home and vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico. He is survived by his wife Helen, his sons; Michael (Jennifer) of Crystal Lake and Bruce Safraniec of McHenry; his grandchildren; Noah, Madisen, Melany and Andrew Safraniec, his sister Janet Benson of Niles, sisters-in-law Dorothy Pach, Jean Potempa and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Estelle Pretkie, brothers Mack and Bill Safraniec and 24 brothers and sisters in law.Visitation will be held Wednesday April 22, 2015 from 4pm until 8pm with a service at 7pm at Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory 591 Ridgeview Dr. McHenry Il 60050. Interment will be private. For information please call Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, IL 60050 or log onto www.colonialmchenry.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 21, 2015.
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To the Safraniec family we are sorry for your loss our prayers are with you. Maria Wieczorek and family

Maria Wieczorek

April 23, 2015

Our condolences to the family. He was a special Uncle to Alice. He will be sorely missed.

Alice Foster

April 22, 2015

Dear Uncle Steve you will be greatly missed. May God's light shine upon you. Love Steve, Darlene and Dan

Steve Safraniec

April 22, 2015

R.I.P. Uncle Steve. You will be missed.

Alice and Brian Foster

April 22, 2015

R.I.P Uncle Steve you will be missed.

Alice and Brian Foster

April 22, 2015

Brother-in-law (Steve) you will be missed the Potenpa family

jean potenpa

April 21, 2015

I am sorry for your lose.

Thomas Clouse

April 21, 2015

Brother-in-law (Steve) you will be missed the Potempa family

Jean Potenpa

April 21, 2015

With dearest sympathy to a wonderful Uncle. You will be greatly missed.

Pat and Dave Shanaberger

April 21, 2015

You will be greatly missed. May God's light shine upon you

Steve Safraniec

April 21, 2015

May God's light shine upon you.

Steve Safraniec

April 21, 2015

God Bless you and care for you.

Sandie and Greg Quiniff

April 21, 2015

Love you Uncle Steve!!!!

Denise Oczkowicz

April 21, 2015

R.i.p. Uncle Steve you will be missed.

nanette hillock

April 21, 2015

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