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Steven Anderson Obituary

STEVEN 'STEVE' R. ANDERSON, 67 CHERRY VALLEY - Steven "Steve" R. Anderson, 67, of Cherry Valley, Illinois died on Friday, October 11, 2013, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born October 16, 1945, in Rockford, son of Tage and Linnea (Johansson) Anderson. Steve retired from Commonwealth Edison where he was a lineman crew leader. Married to the former Ginger Lewis in Rockford on March 21, 1987. He served our country in the US Navy. Steve's passions were his family, life, flying model airplanes, motorcycles, cooking, bird watching, gardening and reading. He was a talented blacksmith. Survived by his loving wife, Ginger; son, Eric (Erin) Anderson and their children, Maja and Cecilia; and Eric's mother, Donna Anderson; stepdaughter, Tammy (Gary) and her children, Krystal and Terry; brother, Kurt (Gladys) Anderson; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Kenzie; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents. Family and friends of Steve are welcome for a visitation from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 North Mulford Road. Private family graveside services will be Wednesday in Scandinavian Cemetery. Express condolences and share memories online at www.honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2013.

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Jerry Sassali

October 20, 2013

To Steve's Family, Saddened by your lost, Steve was a good friend and coworker, will miss him greatly.

Terry L Mayborne

October 16, 2013

To Steve's loved ones, I am saddened by your sudden loss and send sincere condolences. I have not seen Steve for many years, but he was our best man when Mike Mayborne and I were married. I know Mike and Steve shared many, many memories as best friends do. May they be together now protecting and watching over us. Please know you are wrapped in prayer. I regret I was unable to attend the Visitation, but please know my heart was with all of Steve's loved ones.

Cathy Plomos

October 15, 2013

Ginger, If you need ANYTHING please call. You know I live close and can be there in a very short time!

Mark Primm

October 15, 2013

I worked with Steve as a lineman for many occassion and always enjoyed the times when I was assigned to his crew. He was a lot of fun to work with and I respected him as the crewleader. My condolences to Steves family.

Marty Hobby

October 15, 2013

I learned many things from Steve,I enjoyed working with him he had way of making the work fun, adding some kind of twist to it. God bless him and his family

Capt. Ed Brown

October 15, 2013

Everytime I fly, the first lap will be for you. Good-bye true friend and happy landings.

Larry Symons

October 14, 2013

We worked together many years , you will be missed .

Barbara Pulver Sandage

October 14, 2013

Dear Ginger, Eric and family,

I remember many times going over to Tage and Linnea's with my parents and Steve would be there. Linnea once showed me a photograph of Steve, with a hat on, playing poker with himself. May God bless you and help you through this most difficult time.

Tammy Jurgensmeier

October 13, 2013

You will truly be missed. I can't say enough on how amazing you really were... you were always here to help. I love you.

Rest In Peace Steve.

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