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Stephen Maczko Obituary

Stephen "Steve" Maczko, 87, of Colorado Springs, passed away after a fierce three day battle for life on April 23, 2011 at Penrose Hospital. Steve was born on March 28, 1924 in Colorado Springs to the late John and Anna (Tricack) Maczko. At 17, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. and served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII and is also a Pearl Harbor survivor. Upon discharge, Steve returned to Colorado Springs and worked for three different grain companies over a 38 year period of time before retiring. In 1950, he met Ruth Bartz and they were married in Raton, New Mexico. Steve is survived by his daughter, Susie Wickizer; nephews, Matt, Bill and Charley and nieces, Rosalie, Camille and Marlene. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife in 1995. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Swan Law. Interment with military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Gideon International.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 26, 2011.

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Guy Moore

April 28, 2011

Suzie, how blessed you and Steve have been to have had each other in your lives. Not many biological fathers and daughters have had the kind of special bond that you two have shared. I can't imagine the hole in your heart that Steve has left behind. Just know that many of us will be praying that the Spirit will sustain and strengthen you in the coming months.
Love,
Guy Moore

Hickox Family

April 28, 2011

Suzie we are truly saddened to her about your dads passing. What a truly wonderful man with a heart that touched everyone he met. He was such a bright light in the neighborhood. As we look back we wish there was more time that we could have spent with him or carved out the time to see him more. We certainly will cherish the memories of going to the baseball games and having lunch a McDonalds and remembering the smile on his face while cheering on the boys. Steve will always be in our hearts and we will cherish every memory. Take care and God Bless Suzie. We Love Ya!
Patti, Charlie, Cody and Dylan

Bonnie Holm

April 26, 2011

Suzie, what a blessing it was to be present when this precious brother in Christ went home to be with our Lord. What a peaceful, gentle crossing he made. We loved Steve and always enjoyed visiting with him. You were both so blessed to have each other, and were a testimony to God's loving kindness. Love you, Dave & Bonnie

Chad Marshall

April 26, 2011

aunt suzie , sorry for your loss i know how much he meant to you love chad & family

Toni Marshall

April 26, 2011

Suzie, I know how much you will miss your dad. He was such a great man who only saw good. I wish I could be there with you but I will be there later on. I also thank God for Jimmy. How much he loved Steve and how much he loves you. It makes my heart happy. I love you. Toni

April 26, 2011

Susie,

We are sorry to hear about your dad. Our family is so glad that we got to know him. May God bless you during this time in your life and know that we are thinking of you and praying for you.

your friends at El Taco Rey

peter dayton

April 26, 2011

This makes us very sad. Steve always brightened our visits while we waited for my sister Susan Naldrett to emerge from her room. He had a smile we will never forget and a moral compass that always pointed towards the positive in life. A dear, dear man.

Peter and Claudia Dayton

Smilin' Steve

Becca Butler

April 26, 2011

Becca Butler

April 26, 2011

Suzie, I am truly saddened by the loss of your father. He was such a wonderful man; always ready with a story about Pearl Harbor, a smile, or a "Hey, how you doing". That smile could sure turn my day around. Your dad will be missed tremendously here at Sunny Vista

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