Photo courtesy of Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester
Westchester, Illinois
Aug 1, 1922 – Dec 18, 2020 (Age 98)
Stephen W. Dybas Sr. age 98, of Downers Grove, formerly of Cicero, passed away at his home of Friday, December 18 2020 with his family at his bedside. Preceded in death by his devoted wife of 53 years Lorraine “The Warden” (nee Pankow) Dybas in 2003. Proud father of Christine (Robert) Polodna, Stephen Jr. (Rita) and retired Cicero Police Sgt. Gregory (Elizabeth) Dybas. Loving grandpa to Ian, Moe, Mary Kate, Sara, Gregory Jr. and Casey. Fond Uncle Steve to many nieces and nephews. Born in Chicago in 1922 to Polish immigrant parents, the late Pawel and Mary (nee Kozubal) and preceded in death by his late siblings Casimir and Bruno Dybas. Stephen was a proud US Army WWII veteran who served in the Pacific Theatre for 26 months, where his most harrowing experience came on November 11, 1943 when the US freighter S.S. Cape San Juan, on which he was a passenger, was sunk after being torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-21, of which the story has been chronicled on the internet and the book “Orion’s Eye.” Stephen worked as a machinist for Material Service Corporation prior to his retirement and was a proud member of Local #701-International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union for over 65 years. He was a proud member of American Legion Post 96 in Cicero and VFW Post #1578 in Woodridge. There will be NO visitation as alkaline hydrolysis cremation process will take place privately. Inurnment and Committal services will then be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to The Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko-Director. Info at 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L
Read MoreWords fall short to describe my grief on the passing of Uncle Steve. My thought and prayers go out to the entire Dybas family during this difficult time.
Christe Wolford
December 27, 2020 | Henderson, AR | Family
Greg, Liz, and family - We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I loved seeing the pictures of you with him out to eat, knowing all the stories he had to tell you, and all the history he saw! So grateful for men like him who served our country, and raised such a great son who also served in so many ways! Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time!
Cindy & Chuck Mammoser
December 25, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Family
Dear Dyba Family,
My sincere and deepest condolence for your lose. I wish I could pay my respects in person. I am grateful to have had the honor to know your father from when I was just a teenager. I have the fondest memories of him and your mother. Good memories that I will always cherish. I was saddened to hear that Mr. Dybas passed away. In a naive sense, I thought he would live forever. I would always look forward to hearing from Greg on how is breakfast dates went with his father. ...
Giancarlo Rallo
December 23, 2020 | Palos Heights, IL
Rest, my veteran friend. It was a privilege to be able to record some of your WWII service. Well done, Soldier.
Tom Gauthier
December 23, 2020 | Reno, NV | Friend
Thanks Mr Dybas for helping to keep our Country free! RIP
Philip Cwik
December 23, 2020 | North Riverside, IL | Friend
Our deepest condolences to the Dybas family on the loss of a Dad, war hero and good guy.
Don and Dianne Gross
December 23, 2020
Dad may be gone from this earth, but he will always be in your heart. Please accept our condolences.
Joe & Sandy Rodd
December 23, 2020 | Palos Park, IL | Friend
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of someone so dear to the entire family. You have so many wonderful, special memories to sustain you during this period of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Garry and Shirley Sykora
December 22, 2020 | Downers Grove, IL | Neighbor
Deepest Sympathy to the Dybas family. A veteran and a hero lives on in the hearts of many. May your sweet memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Anna Ramirez
December 22, 2020 | Bolingbrook, IL | Friend