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ERIC ROBERT GOLDSTEAD

1992 - 2020

BORN

1992

DIED

2020

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ERIC GOLDSTEAD Obituary

WHEATON - Eric Robert Goldstead, age 27, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died January 29, 2020, in his hometown. He was born May 1, 1992. Eric loved music-rock, jazz, and classical. He was skilled at playing a variety of instruments, including the viola and piano. He was a talented singer. In addition to film, photography, and working on cars, his hobbies included building scale replicas of Chicago skyscrapers. He is survived by his mother, Gail Ann J. Goldstead of Wheaton, his father, Robert W. Goldstead of Wheaton, and his sister, Catherine L. Goldstead (Steven T. Gillmeister), as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert T. and Ann P. Johnson, and paternal grandparents, Warren J. and Shirley P. Goldstead. Service information is available from Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.

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Published by Daily Herald on Feb. 16, 2020.

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Mary Novak

February 19, 2020

Dear Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. May Eric rest in peace. God bless you during this sad time. Mary Novak

The Hultgren Family and Staff

February 16, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Denise Kilker

February 14, 2020

Gail, I just heard about Eric. I am truly sorry to learn he died so young and with so much to offer our world. God rest his soul. I cant imagine how you are feeling. You are an incredible woman who has faced and overcome many challenges I pray that you will find peace and comfort from your cherished memories of Eric and know you family and friends feel your pain. God Bless you during this most difficult time. Love and prayers from
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Alison, Emilio, and Diego Gonzalez

February 9, 2020

Sending love and hugs your way. May Eric rest well among the angels.

Jim Koolish

February 5, 2020

Gail and Bob,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your son. My thoughts are with you.

Praful Kulkarni

February 5, 2020

My deepest condolences to Bob, Catherine and the rest of the family.

The Kulkarni Family

Franck Cathelot

February 4, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Catherine Goldstead

February 4, 2020

You will forever be in my heart, E. Rest among the angels.

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