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Bernard Steadman Obituary

Bernard "Bud" E. Steadman, Jr., Army Korean War Veteran, age 92, beloved husband of the late Marleen (nee Quinn). Loving father of Michael (Susan), Gregory (Elizabeth), Jennifer (Joe) Malacina and Lisa Sapienza. Devoted grandfather of 13. Great-grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Jeannie Formento, David Steadman, the late Donald Steadman and Beverly Prieto. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:45am from RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen to St. Bernard Church, Mass 10:30am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3pm to 8pm. 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 22, 2021.

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Jan Prieto-McCarthy

October 28, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle. I will love you and miss you. My Mom loved you & I know you loved her. You were a good friend to my Dad. I loved how you called my Mom Bevy, you’re the only one who did.❤

Tricia Ryon

October 25, 2021

I will miss uncle bud and he used to make me laugh and especially he was the best uncle that I never had so I hope he is up in heaven with his wife and rest of his family and will he will be missed by a lot of people that really loved him very much

Tricia and rick Katelyn Ryon

October 25, 2021

Budd was a wonderful uncle and man I will miss him very much

Patricia Harms

October 24, 2021

He was the "best of the best". What a wonderful man.

Pat Harms

October 24, 2021

He was the best of the best!
Budd was my wonderful brother in law. I am sure that Budd and Marleen are "dancing" in heaven.

Joseph Fitzgerald

October 24, 2021

Dear Steadman Family! Our sincere condolences to your Family on the passing of your Father, Bud! He was a very gracious man! A mentoring Coach and an accomplished writer! I remember Cafe Royale at Queen of Martyrs. Our parents had such a wonderful time and the play that Bud wrote was hilarious. What an imagination! God Bless Bud Steadman! May his memory live in your hearts forever!

Al and Rita Doud

October 23, 2021

Remember Bud well from our days on Victory Shore Dr in Sister Lakes. Always enjoyed talking with him; always a fun time. Enjoyed all of your family during your time there (we have sold our place also).

May he rest in peace with the Lord and may He bless all of your family in your time of loss.

Al and Rita Doud (67279 Victory Shore)

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Oct

24

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Oct

25

Funeral

9:45 a.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Oct

25

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Bernard Church

IL

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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