Photo courtesy of Wright & Salmon Mortuary - Peoria
Peoria, Illinois
Apr 5, 1953 – Oct 6, 2018
Stephen was born on April 5, 1953 and passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Stephen was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of passing. Steve grew up in Chillicothe, Illinois, where he graduated from St. Edward's Grade School. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community of St. John or St. Philomena Catholic Church.
As the Class of 1971 plans their 50th class reunion, we think of you, Steve, and the others we have lost. We will never forget the part you played in all of our lives. God bless!
Lynn Dempsey
October 05, 2020 | Peoria, IL | Classmate
Pat and family. I was a classmate of yours at SI Class of 71. I found Steve to be a quiet determined individual who had an extremely strong sense about himself. He characterized this trait on the wrestling match where he was feared by many with his quickness and uncanny strength. I watched him meld into the SI community as a student from Chilli which seemed to be somewhat difficult but he did it. I witnessed his work at WMBD and last ran into him way back in mid to late 70s near his home...
Ken Mueller
October 28, 2018 | Scottsdale, AZ
Steve was truly a great man. He was always helping a co-worker, friend, and neighbor. He would drop what he was doing to help another. He was a good father, grandfather,and husband. He was a religious man who always lived by his faith. May he rest in peace and his family be consoled by memories. He will be so very missed by all.
Allen and Becky Beecher
October 12, 2018 | Hanna City, IL
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Allen and Becky Beecher
October 12, 2018 | Hanna City, IL
I always knew Steve as very energetic and always with a smile. He always had a very comfortable manor about him that I could sense as anyone else. He was truly a very good man as the obit indicates. wow I cant say anything more than what everybody else already knows. Only the good die young or so I hear and I think Steve went to soon however with all the accomplishments He made in life maybe his dance card was full. If the good die young you can expect to see me for a long time and my obit...
Todd Schupp
October 10, 2018 | SARASOTA, FL
Dear Pat,
I was so sorry to read on-line of Steve's death, and I offer you and your family my sincere sympathy. He was such a good man. I remember well how he would gift us Sisters at St. Phil's with a delicious meal made by him every now and then! We loved whatever he made!
May God grant Steve eternal happiness, and may He give you peace.
Sincerely,
Sr. Mary Dries
Sr. Mary Dries
October 09, 2018 | Springfield, IL
Patricia. We are extremely sorry to hear about Steve. He was an amazing guy. Always a nice thing to say every time we saw him. He was family. We hope good things for your family in the future. He was loved. Mike and Mary.
Michael and Mary Aitken
October 09, 2018 | Peoria, IL
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Tomlin was such a wonderful man. I work in a DHS office below the public aid office so we would often see him. He always was so kind and had a smile on his face. What a loss here but such a gain in heaven!
Kelly Jackson
October 09, 2018 | Peoria Heights, IL
So sorry to hear of his illness and passing. I worked with him at DHS. Always willing to help and always had a smile. He was a wonderful man!
Kelli Engelbrecht
October 09, 2018 | Lacon, IL
