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for Steven Blum
Willie and Milagro Reynolds
May 13, 2021
We really miss you Mr. Blum, You were assigned to us I believe in 1979 when you were at the law office of Mr. Steinberg. Then we became one of your very first clients when you opened your own law practice on ilIinois street. We will always remember the day we met, you were so professional yet so friendly and caring right off. You handled our home purchase and made the experience so easy and pleasant, you also took great pride in how you handled some of our other needs. You have always made us feel as if you were so happy to hear and see us your smile your had shakes were genuine. I want you to know we felt the same way about you it was always such a pleasure and privilege to see you.
I felt like we were a part of your family from day one. I will never forget the day Bill and I decided to just drop by your office on Illinois street to surprise you and just say hello, only to find out you had passed, we were both just heart broken. You became a dear friend for life and we will always hold you near to our hearts. Rest in the arms of God. We will never ever forget you.
Milly & Willie Reynolds
August 9, 2020
First off, we are so sorry we are just learning of Mr. Blum untimely death. I want to say my husband and I just found out about Mr. Steven Blum death. We were shocked to say the least. I am so, so sorry for your lost. We met Mr.Blum with purchasing our first home and as we were told his first clients. He will always be remember by my husband and I as the most gentle, kind spirited and sweet friend for our family.
Mr. Blum was single when we met him and were so happy and surprised years later when we went to visit him just cause, to see pictures of family. What a dear soul. We will miss you.
Robert & Rhonda Rycraft
August 19, 2004
To the dear family of Steve:
We were shocked to hear of the untimely death of Steve. We just found out yesterday as a result of a court letter to pick up our client files.
Steve was our lawyer for many, many years - and Steve was my (Rhonda) Business Law instructor in the 80's, at the time of the birth of his first son.
We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bob & Rhonda Rycraft
HLAVIN DIANE
June 11, 2004
DEAREST FRIEND JAN, AND CHILDREN...
TODAY I HEARD FROM YOUR COUSIN BRAD,AND AM SO GREATLY SADDENED FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH STEVE'S PASSING. EACH TIME I SPOKE WITH HIM HIS GENTLE WAYS ALWAYS ASSURED ME ALL WAS OK,NO MATTER HOM MANY TIMES WE WERE FACED WITH ANOTHER CHALLENGE.I SHALL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR HIS HELP.
MAY HIS DIVINE WISDOM CARRY YOU THRU ALL THAT YOU ARE ENDURING PRESENTLY,AND KNOW OTHERS ARE WATCHING OVER YOU!!!!
alex blum
June 8, 2004
WE will miss you!!
Laurie Orellana
June 2, 2004
Dear Blum Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Steven.I recently met Steven to help me get through a divorce. I can't say enough nice things about him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
Gregory Jacker
May 27, 2004
My entire Korean-American family sends its deepest condolences to the family of Steven Blum, who was our business attorney. Even though I knew Steven for a short time, I thought that he was the kindest, smartest, and most efficient person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Steven shall be greatly missed. God bless his family at this time...
ROBERT & JOAN MARCH
May 26, 2004
STEVE WAS THE GREATEST ATTORNEY WE KNEW & WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.
ANDREA MICHAU
May 25, 2004
DEAREST JAN AND FAMILY:
I JUST HEARD OF STEVE'S UNTIMELY DEMISE, JUST YESTERDAY. I WISH I COULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT SOONER TO SEE ALL OF YOU. MIKE GREEN PHONED ME YESTERDAY.
THIS IS COUSIN ANDE (ANDREA MICHAU NOW).
THE LAST TIME I SAW STEVE WAS AT AUNT MOLLY'S FUNERAL AND HE WAS SO CONCERNED ABOUT YOU JAN AND YOUR HEALTH, WHICH WAS SO TYPICAL.
IT'S SAD THAT THE FAMILY HAS DRIFTED APART AND WE DON'T SEE EACH OTHER OFTEN ENOUGH.
IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL OR EMAIL ME.
ANDREA L. MICHAU
17061 S. LOCKWOOD
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
708-560-0705
[email protected] G
ONCE AGAIN, I AM TERRIBLE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED. HE WAS AN ANGEL.
LOVE,
ANDREA
Mary Katherine Avery
May 25, 2004
I knew Steve through Court and I was honored to have had cases with him over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Scott/Jerri Krantz
May 21, 2004
Dear Jan, Alex, Zach and Sam,
It's almost impossible to express how much we cared for Steve and how much he will be missed by us and by everyone who knew him. He was always warm and friendly to us and every time we saw him he was smiling. Sometimes people ask almost casually "How's things?", but in Steve's case, he really meant it.
Whiel we know this must be a be a very difficult time, we hope you take some comnfort in knowing that your many friends care very much about you and are always available for anything you need, so don't hesitate to call.
People may forget what you say
People may forget what you do
But people will never forget how you made them feel
Steve always made everyone feel great
Scott and Jerri Krantz
Edna Eder (Weiskopf)
May 21, 2004
Dear Jan:
I want to express my deepest sympathy. I've always remembered Steve as 'a real sweetheart'. Always jovial with a great smile. Although I haven't kept in touch, I really have thought of both of you many times over the years. He will be terribly missed and always thought of in my heart.
Zack Stoller
May 21, 2004
Dear Jan Alex Zach and Sam,
I'm very sorry for your loss. My family and I send out our deepest condolences. There is nothing that anybody can say, but knowing that your friends are there, can really help. You are all in our prayers.
Patricia Kladis
May 20, 2004
Dear Blum family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Lauren Rosen
May 20, 2004
The Blum Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your dear husband and father.
The Barry Rosen Family
Richard Marcus
May 20, 2004
I met Steve in college and had the opportunity to work with him on several cases. He was a kind, warm, compassionate, and generous man. My heart goes out to his family.
Karen Gordon
May 20, 2004
Dear Jan, Alex, Zach and Sam,
I cannot begin to understand your loss, but feel great grief for you. Steve was my friend, confidant and even my hero when we were kids. He helped me in ways even he didn't know and I will miss him with all of my heart.
Please know that everyone who knew him...loved him. We were all very lucky to have had Steve in our lives.
Jeff and I want you to know that we are thinking of you and sending you our deepest condolences.
With much love,
Karen (and Jeff and Josh) Gordon
Robin De Mars Goodstein
May 20, 2004
Dear Jan,
I ran into Steve last week at the Lake County Courthouse - he gave me his wonderful bear hug and we had a few minutes to catch up with each other. Karen called me yesterday to tell me the sad news but when we spoke about his passing our words were only about the 35 years that we have known him and you. We loved him and our thoughts are with him and with your family.
Araceli Fontanez
May 20, 2004
Dear Jan, Al, Zach, Samantha:
I am so sorry for your loss, I know how much Steve loved you four and he would have wanted you to be happy instead of sad. He loved you four more than anything.
I had worked for him from 97-2000, I quit, and came back last year. But before I came back everytime I would call Norma (his secretary, my sister)and I would get to say hi to Steve, he would tell me (Are you ready to come back?). And he would make me laugh but I finally gave in. Because he is the nicest, sweetest person someone can work for and be friends with. He was one of those people that you ask yourself, "how can he be so nice all the time", but that was just Steve, always nice. Always thinking about other people before himself. And for that, he deserves the most respect out of everyone.
Steve, Norma, Jeff and myself miss you so very much! And the rest of my family miss you too!I'm even going to miss you giving me work to do! I know god is taking good care of you for all the good things you did down here.
You and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Araceli
Judi Shapiro
May 19, 2004
Dear Jan and Family,
I'm so sad for you all. I'm sorry I won't be able to be with you, but I will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
Fondly, Judi Shapiro
Sybil Bolotin
May 19, 2004
Dear Blum Family,
I worked with Steve Gross for many years and did Steve's accounting work. He was always so nice to work with. I know he will be greatly missed.
Kimberly Solomon
May 19, 2004
Extending my condolences to the Blum family, I am very sorry for your loss.
Jonathan Shimberg
May 19, 2004
As a divorce lawyer I've see Steve in the Court house for too many years. Only recently did I have the joy of having a case against him. He was professional, pleasant and a good man - a combination of qualities too many who practice in gthis area do not have. He will be missed.
Fran Lans
May 19, 2004
Alexander and I were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. At times like these, words seem small comfort compared to the void you must be feeling. Find support in each other and your loving family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Judge Mark Lopez
May 19, 2004
Dear Blum Family, I was saddened to hear of Steven's death this morning in court. He regularly appeared before me in the Domestic Relation's Division. He was a gentleman who always served his clients with professionalism. My condolences to all his family.
Jill Mihailovic
May 19, 2004
This entry is being written by Jill Mihailovic and Claudia Razor. We were both clients of Mr. Blum. There is no way to express our sympathy and sorrow for the death of Mr. Blum. We would like his family to know that he was a wonderful, kind and caring attorney who should be remembered as an example for other lawyers.
Alana Werth
May 19, 2004
Dear Jan, Alex, Zach, and Samantha,
Our hearts are breaking for all of you. May you find comfort with the love that all of us have for you and Steve.
Love,
Allan, Alana, Brian, and Adam
MICHAEL ALLEN
May 19, 2004
DEAR BLUM FAMILY, OUR HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. STEVE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. WITH LOVE, MICHAEL, MONICA, AND MARINA
Donna (Balzanto) Regal
May 19, 2004
Dear Blum Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time in your lives. He was a wonderful kind man.
Please accept my condolences.
God Bless you all.
Donna
Donna (Balzanto) Regal
May 19, 2004
Dear Blum Family,
My deepest condolences to you all. He was a wonderful, kind, funny, caring man. Over the many years of knowing Steve he never ever made me feel that he did not care about what was happening in my life. My heart is sad and he will be sorely missed. God Bless you all.
The Regal Family
Denise Square
May 19, 2004
To The Blum Family, You are in my prayers for God has truly called home an Angel. With Love Denise Burwell-Square
Carol Fischer, RN
May 19, 2004
Dear Blum Family,
We send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Fischer, Kathy Martin & Mary Beth Manso, GBN School Nurses
walter ronayne
May 19, 2004
Dear Steve,
If your lucky, maybe once in a life time you'll be fortunate enough to meet a person of Steve's uniqueness and caliber. I was one of those people. Not only was Steve my attorney but in the 8 years I knew him I grew a special bond with him. We became friends, and no matter what my problem he was there to remmedy it. I cannot tell you how much I will miss his comforting voice and his ability to make large problems seem so small. His heart was far to big for his body and his soul filled with so much goodness that only God could have had a hand in that personally.
I will Miss you my friend and I will remember you for all eternity for all that you"ve given and taught me as a person.
God speed to your destiny my friend on the wings of Angels for I know that the lord has much more for you to do else where.
Forever and with great love and respect your friend always,
Until I see you again,
Walter XO
Robin, Cliff, Brian, Becky, and Dani Wolf
May 19, 2004
Dear Blum Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, The Wolf Family
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