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Stephen Schostok Obituary

Stephen J. Schostok, J.D., age 66 of Ivanhoe, IL and Boca Raton, FL. Beloved husband of Patricia Schostok, nee Phagan; loving father of Stephen (Sheila), Michael (Mary), Bradley, and Kate Schostok and Peter (Karen) Phagan; fond grandfather of Marisa, Gina, Michael, Christopher, Lisa, Stephen and Olivia Schostok, Cassidy Conor and Caroline Phagan; dear brother of Audrey (Dan) Casey and Terry (Lou) Dudas; uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, 60090 (2 blocks south of Dundee Rd.) to St. Joseph Church, Libertyville. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Member of Presidents Society of Loyola and DePaul Universities, Gateway Charitable Foundation, Chicago and Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Ivanhoe Country Club, Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club. An avid outdoorsman, active in many civic, religious, and philanthropic activities including the Art Institute of Chicago, Lyric Opera, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated. For info: 847-537-6600.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 20, 2002.

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Richard & Patricia Spicuzza

November 24, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to the Schostok and Phagan families during this time of great loss.

Jeanne and Steve Karabin

November 24, 2002

Our condolences to the entire Schostok family. You are in our prayers.

James Forsythe

November 22, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schostok family. Steve will be dearly missed by many.

Charter National Bank and Trust

November 22, 2002

Please accept our deepest sympathies in this very sad time. Stephen will be missed.



The Officers and Directors of Charter National Bank and Trust

LUIS ROSSI

November 21, 2002

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU

IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. STEPHEN WILL

BE DEEPLY MISSED.

JAIME &ANA ROJKIND

November 21, 2002

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIMES.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US

Scott Colky

November 21, 2002

It was a true pleasure to know Stephen.He was a gentlemen,a lawyer's lawyer.I remember him as a mentor,who always saw the world with clarity.My heartfelt sympathy to his family. I will miss him.

John Keich

November 21, 2002

Steve, from the two old guys from Chicago Planning Associates, Ted Canzoneri and John Keich, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Yvonne & Tom Welstead

November 21, 2002

Life hosted no finer person than Stephen. We will remember him

lovingly and miss the many wonderful times we shared together. Our heartfelt

sentiments to Patricia, Kate and the entire family. Our hearts ache as do yours.

Cynthia Cygan

November 21, 2002

It has been many years since I have spent time with the Schostok Family and was saddend to hear this news. With deepest sympathies, our prayers and special thoughts go out to all.

Marty and Len Baness

November 21, 2002

To the Schostok Family.

Our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Liz Donovan

November 21, 2002

Patricia,

My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. My heart and prayers are with you.

Ed Nelson

November 21, 2002

Patricia

I was stunned and saddened when I saw Stephen's obituary. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you and the entire family.

Barbara Nidetz

November 20, 2002

My heartfelt sympathy to the Schostok family. Steve will be missed by many.



Barbara Nidetz

Martin Klauber

November 20, 2002

I am so saddened by Steve's death. My condolonces.

Mary McClory

November 20, 2002

To the Schostok Family:

My Sincere and Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ernie Drebena

November 20, 2002

The entire Drebena family wishes to express our deepest symathy to all of the Schostok's. You are in our prayers.

Vicki Coffman

November 20, 2002

Stephen, You and your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Chad and Vicki Coffman and family

Gene Bednarz

November 20, 2002

Goodbye Steve. As you enter this new life, remember those you left behind.

Georgi Komon-Gold

November 20, 2002

To the Schostock family:

It has been many years since I last saw or spoke to you. We were just speaking of Steve this past week.

Old memories from Thorngate CC.

We are deeply saddened that this vibrant person has passed at such a young age. We shall never forget his broad smile and pinstripe suits.

May he rest in peace and your family be comforted with His love.

Georgi

John H. Brandeburg

November 20, 2002

Sincere condolences to the entire Schostok family.

Richard Best

November 20, 2002

Stephen, my deepest sympathy

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