Steven M. Talbott

MARENGO – Steven M. Talbott, 42, of Marengo and a former Rockford resident, died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.
He was born Jan, 18, 1969, in Rockford, to William G. and Joanne Peterson Talbott.
He graduated from Auburn High School Academy in 1987. He attended Iowa State, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Illinois University.
He married Kimberly Ann Free on June 7, 1997.
He was employed by C&S Sports with Chicago Express Hockey. He previously was self-employed with CAVEO Learning and also New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.
He was an avid hockey fan, especially enjoying the Ice Hogs. He enjoyed traveling and golf, but the most important part of his life was his family and friends.
He was a loving husband, son, brother, friend and the best uncle ever. He was a trusting and inspiring man. His smile and his laugh always will be remembered, as well as his wonderful attitude toward living life.
Survivors include his wife, Kim; his mother, Joanne Talbott; his brother, Kevin (Deb) Talbott; his sister, Stephanie (Aaron) Vescova; his nephews, A.J., Will and Michael Vescova; a niece, Briana Vescova; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Bev Free; his sisters-in-law, Sue (Jim) Maggio and Lori (Chris) Biesemeier; a brother-in-law, Bill (Cheryl) Free; his nieces and nephews, Heidi (Jason) Schnulle, Anthony Maggio, Jamie Maggio, Stephanie Manusharow, Nick Manusharow, Jesse Biesemeier, Bryttany Biesemeier, Joe Free, Tim Free and Allison Free; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Brooklyn, Tess, Waylon and Gwen; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He also is survived by the "boys," Mulligan, Bennigan and Callahan.
He was preceded in death by his father on June 6, 2010; and his grandparents.
His family would like to give a special thank you to "Team Talbott" for their continuous love and support and the UW Oncology Team, especially Dr. H. Ian Robbins and Dr. Steve Howard. All of these people and many others, accompanied him on his journey and never failed him.
Special thanks also to Tony, always a nephew, who stepped up as a caregiver and became a true friend and confidant. Forever, we will be grateful to you.
The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, and from 10 a.m. until the memorial service to honor and celebrate his life at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford. The Rev. Christopher Druce Jones will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018; or Multiple Sclerosis Society of Illinois, 525 W. Monroe St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60661.
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