Homewood, Illinois
Steve J. Surma, age 89, formerly of Flossmoor, Army Veteran WWII, beloved husband for over 62 years of the late Estelle Rose, nee Krzeczowski; loving father of Richard (Maribeth) Surma, Charlotte (George) Jury, Diane (Stan) Urban III, Don (Jenifer) Surma and Steve Surma Jr.; proud grandfather of Michael and Scott Surma, Tim (Jessica) Jury, Deanna (Brian) Merker, Joseph Jury, Anastasia and Amanda Urban, Evan and Donna Estelle Surma, Steve, Matthew and Robert Surma; great-grandfather of Joshua Hawk Jury, Sean, Tyler and Grace Merker; fond brother of Joseph (late Marge) Surma, Thaddeus (Dottie) Surma, Mimi (Joseph) Sadowski and the late John (late Grace) Surma, Walter (late Sabina) Surma and Stella (late Chester) Zajac; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former owner of ''Surma's Restaurant'' in Homewood for over 57 years. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Funeral Monday 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Infant Jesus of Prague Church in Flossmoor. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to South Suburban Hospital Hospice Unit appreciated. For further info call 708-798-0331.
Read MoreMy prayers to all of the Surma Family at this time of sorrow. May his soul and the soul of his wife, rest in peace, amen. Today's Mass of the Ressurection will unite him with Estelle and our loving God.
Peter Gawronski
March 20, 2006 | Flushing, MI
The Southern branch of the Surma family would like to send our prayers to all the family. We also recall the great times we all had at Uncle Steve's home. We are also glad we all had the family reunion in July 2005.
Bob & Anne Surma
March 20, 2006 | Tucson, AZ
To Richard, Char,Diane,Don and Steve,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, he was a brillant man who knew how to improve on everything he touched.
I am also very thankful to him for allowing me to work at Surma's Restaurant for 5 years. I learned so much there and still use all the knowledge he taught to me in my daily life.
My Deepest Sympathy and I know your Mom was waiting for him to take him to heaven besides her.
Michael Lesniewski
March 20, 2006 | Orland Park, IL
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Surma, Donna, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. God Bless you, Nancy Gallaher
Nancy Gallaher
March 20, 2006
To the Steve Surma Family,my cousins--I have such fond memories of our visits to your home and our family reunion this past summer.I will remember Aunt Estelle and Uncle Steve in my prayers.Cheryl Sievers and Family
Cheryl Sievers
March 19, 2006 | La Vernia, TX
Dear Richard,Char,Diane and Don,
We were sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad so close to having laid your Mom to rest. Tom and I couldn't help but remember all the joy they brought to so many people. They were unique in their ability to offer food,entertainment and fun to the lives of people they hardly knew. Truly they had the gift of hospitality and shared it on a grand scale with family,friends and strangers. You and your parents gave us so many wonderful memories;for this we are...
Tom and Darla Krzeczowski
March 19, 2006 | Arlington Heights, IL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love, Frank & Kathy
Frank & Kathy Pammer
March 19, 2006 | Baileys Harbor, WI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your parents were always so kind and generous and did they ever throw wonderful family parties! I still remember when your dad wanted to show us the new gadget he had,so he took your mother's beautiful fruit salad off the table and blended the fruit until it was a perfect puree!Aunt Estelle wasn't to happy but your dad had the biggest smile and was proud of his new blender. After that we all had to get one.Thanks for the memories.
Love,Nancy Cole...
Nancy Cole
March 19, 2006 | San Antonio, TX
To my Grandfather who always taught me how to work hard and be strong, I will miss your kind words and stories we shared.Your voice will always remain a not so distant memory.Thank you for all that you are a part of me.To my mom, aunts and uncles, my deepest condolences to the loss of your parents this year.They inspired us all.
Tim Jury
March 19, 2006 | Homewood, IL
